{"product_id":"veegee-thermometer-armor-c","title":"VEE GEE Scientific Armored Glass Thermometer - Celsius - Nickel-Plated Brass, Mercury-Free","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGlass thermometers fail when dropped or struck — and in busy laboratory environments, rough handling is unavoidable. The VEE GEE Scientific Armored Glass Thermometer surrounds the borosilicate glass in nickel-plated brass armor that absorbs impact and shock during active use, protecting the instrument from the most common causes of thermometer failure without adding bulk that interferes with normal handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFilled with VEE GEE's mercury-free Safety Blue organic liquid, these individually serialized thermometers are built for laboratories, food and beverage processing, environmental monitoring, and general industrial use where durability and measurement traceability are both required. Available in Celsius (°C) scale across multiple temperature ranges and immersion configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNickel-Plated Brass Armor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-length armor enclosure protects the glass thermometer from impact, shock, and rough handling — significantly extends service life in high-use laboratory and industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercury-Free Safety Blue Fill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic, biodegradable liquid fill performs equivalently to mercury across the full temperature range — no mercury disposal liability, no hazmat shipping restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividually Serialized:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unique serial number on each thermometer supports calibration records, instrument tracking, and regulatory audit documentation for GLP and ISO-compliant lab operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorosilicate Glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium glass construction with permanently etched temperature scale — graduations cannot wear, peel, or smear through repeated use and cleaning cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Blue Against White Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-contrast blue liquid column on white enamel background — easy reading in standard lab lighting without magnification aids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal and Partial Immersion Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Total Immersion for maximum accuracy in fully submerged applications; Partial Immersion for surface or partial-contact temperature measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Temperature Ranges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available across 5 temperature ranges in Celsius (°C) — select the range appropriate for your specific measurement application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eSpecifications by Temperature Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImmersion Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-35 to 50°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal\/Partial Immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in (30.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80706-A (Total) \/ 80906-A (Partial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-20 to 110°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal\/Partial Immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in (30.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80707-A (Total) \/ 80907-A (Partial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-20 to 150°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal\/Partial Immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in (30.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80708-A (Total) \/ 80908-A (Partial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 to 200°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial only Immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 in (40.6 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— (Total) \/ 80905-A (Partial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-10 to 250°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial only Immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.4 in (39 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— (Total) \/ 80910-A (Partial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eVEE GEE Thermometer Protection Level Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBreakage Containment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpact Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEP Encapsulated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFEP sleeve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — glass and fill contained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmored\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel-plated brass armor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEP + Armored\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFEP + Brass Armor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eLaboratory Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLaboratory water bath and heating block temperature verification where liquid-in-glass accuracy and mercury-free certification are both required\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFood and beverage processing where temperature compliance monitoring requires traceable, serialized thermometers meeting mercury-free standards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEnvironmental monitoring, wastewater treatment, and field sampling where general-purpose Celsius (°C) measurement is required with minimal calibration overhead\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eUniversity teaching labs requiring affordable, accurate thermometers with serialized traceability for student experiment documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Safety Blue fill and is it safe if the thermometer breaks?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSafety Blue is VEE GEE's organic, biodegradable blue liquid that replaces mercury in liquid-in-glass thermometers. It is non-toxic and non-hazardous — unlike mercury, a broken Safety Blue thermometer does not require mercury spill response procedures. The liquid is safe to handle and the instrument can be disposed of in standard laboratory glass waste rather than as hazardous waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Total and Partial Immersion?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTotal Immersion thermometers are calibrated for use when the entire thermometer (bulb and liquid column) is submerged in the measured medium — this provides maximum accuracy. Partial Immersion thermometers are calibrated for use when only the lower portion (typically 3 inches) is immersed, with the upper portion in air. Choose Total for water baths and enclosed temperature measurement; Partial for applications where full immersion is not possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"serialized\" mean for these thermometers?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEach thermometer is individually marked with a unique serial number during manufacturing. The serial number ties the instrument to production lot records and enables calibration documentation — important for GLP compliance, ISO 17025 requirements, and any laboratory quality system requiring instrument-level traceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing shows Armored (no FEP) protection. What other options are available?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor containment of glass and fill on breakage, upgrade to the FEP Encapsulated + Armored version (80x01E-A \/ 80x06E-A series).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I select the right temperature range?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChoose a range where your target temperature falls in the middle third of the scale — this provides the most accurate readings and the longest usable column length for interpolation. Avoid using thermometers at the extreme ends of their rated range, where accuracy and resolution are reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVEE GEE Scientific manufactures these thermometers from premium borosilicate glass with permanently etched scales and individually serialized markings. Each thermometer is filled with Safety Blue organic liquid verified for consistent performance across the full rated temperature range. Nickel-plated brass armor is fitted and inspected for secure engagement and impact resistance. VEE GEE backs these thermometers with a 1-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eAcademic and Institutional Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLabSupplies.com offers tiered quantity pricing for academic and research institutions. 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