Question

Which of the following property/properties of sand is used for a sand bath during roasting?

• A. High thermal capacity
• B. Non-combustible
• C. Both $A$ and $B$
• D. Combustible

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both $A$ and $B$

A sand bath is a common piece of laboratory equipment made from a container filled with heated sand. It is used to provide even heating for another container, most often during a chemical reaction. Sand has high thermal capacity and is non-combustible hence it is used in sand bath during roasting.