Material Differences Between Worktops For Chemistry Laboratories And Physics Laboratories

Jul 21, 2026

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1. Worktop Materials for Chemistry Laboratories

Worktops for chemistry laboratories generally adopt phenolic resin laminated panels, solid phenolic resin boards, epoxy resin slabs and ceramic slabs.

1.1 Laminated Phenolic Resin Worktop

  • Surface material: 1 mm thick lab-grade phenolic resin sheet specially formulated for chemical testing
  • Substrate: High-quality medium density fiberboard
  • Back side: Laminated with standard phenolic fireproof board
  • Edge sealing: 2.0 mm thick PVC edge banding around all sides
  • Total composite thickness of finished worktop: 40 mm

1.2 Solid Phenolic Resin Worktop

  • Base material: 12.7 mm thick solid phenolic resin panel for chemical laboratory use
  • Total finished thickness after edge fabrication: 25.4 mm
  • Edge treatment: R10 mm rounded chamfer on all peripheries
  • Maximum heat resistance temperature: 135°C

1.3 Epoxy Resin Worktop

Available thickness options: 13 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm Core characteristics:

a. Resists erosion by strong acids and alkalis over 24-hour continuous exposure

b. Outstanding abrasion resistance, impact resistance, stain resistance and anti-deformation performance

c. Maximum heat resistance up to 600°C

2. Worktop Materials for Physics Laboratories

Worktops for physics laboratories usually adopt phenolic resin laminated panels and natural granite slabs.

2.1 Laminated Phenolic Resin Worktop

  • Surface material: 1 mm thick dedicated phenolic resin sheet for physical labs, featuring heat resistance, abrasion resistance and scratch resistance
  • Substrate: Premium medium density fiberboard
  • Edge sealing: 2.0 mm thick PVC edge banding for all sides
  • Total composite thickness of finished worktop: 40 mm

2.2 Solid Phenolic Resin Worktop

  • Base material: 12.7 mm thick solid phenolic resin panel designed for physical experiments
  • Key performance: High temperature resistance, abrasion resistance, scratch resistance and static dissipation
  • Total finished thickness after edge fabrication: 25.4 mm
  • Edge treatment: R10 mm rounded chamfer around the perimeter

General performance features of phenolic solid boards for physics labs:

a. Excellent abrasion resistance, impact resistance, stain resistance, heat resistance, static dissipation and anti-warping performance

b. Uniform load-bearing capacity: Maximum 300 kg per square meter c. Serviceable ambient temperature range: -50°C ~ 40°C

2.3 Natural Granite Worktop

Standard thickness specifications:

  • High-temperature workstations: 50 mm
  • Balance table platforms: 50 mm Advantages: Superior mechanical strength and thermal stability Maximum load capacity: 500 kg per square meter

Disadvantage: Contains natural trace radioactive elements that may pose long-term health risks to operators

Core Characteristics of Laboratory Gas Pipeline Systems

a. Excellent abrasion resistance, impact resistance, stain resistance, heat resistance, static dissipation and anti-deformation performance

b. Uniform load-bearing capacity: Maximum 300 kg per square meter

c. Serviceable ambient temperature range: -50°C ~ 40°C

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