The SMP11 is ideal for use in education easy to use with no complicate programming. Monitor samples through the magnifying lens and read temperature on the included spirit filled thermometer see the sample more clearly with the integrated LED lamp. The spirit filled mercury free thermometer pose a health hazard in the event of a breakage. The easy to follow instructions are printed directly on the apparatus.The SMP 11 allows you to take the melting point of up to 3 samples at once for greater efficiency. The samples are placed in a capillary tube and then inserted into the Aluminium block. The heating rate can be manually set between 1 and 20°C per minute up to a maximum of 250°C.The apparatus is supplied with open ended capillary tubes one end should be sealed using a Bunsen Burner before use.