This rectangular retort base and rod set features an 8 x 5 inch powder-coated pressed sheet steel base with rubber feet and a 23.6-inch (60cm) stainless steel rod with a 12mm diameter and 10 x 1.5mm metric thread. The base weighs 2.6 lbs and the rod weighs 1.15 lbs, for a total set weight of 3.75 lbs. The base features a tapped hole compatible with the included rod or any other rod with a 10 x 1.5mm metric thread. The corrosion-resistant construction and rubber-footed base provide stability for laboratory experiments and apparatus support. Suitable for science classrooms, household laboratories, and basic professional laboratory setups.