An evaporating basin is a small basin used to evaporate liquids to obtain the dry forms of the substances dissolved in them. Evaporating basins typically have a 4-5 inch diameter, are made out of white ceramic, and have a lip for the pouring of excess liquid. They are usually 2-3 mm thick to aid heat transfer.
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