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Laboratory Glassware
Laboratory Glassware
Volumetric Glassware
Volumetric Flask
Graduated Cylinder
Beaker
Used for transferring liquid to another container or to
transfer a small amount of reagent for use in
procedures.
Volume is not accurate, just an estimate.
NEVER PLACE A REAGENT IN ANOTHER CONTAINER
WITHOUT LABELING THE CONTAINER FIRST.
Erlenmeyer Flask
Features a conical base, a cylindrical neck and a
flat bottom.
They are marked on the side (graduated) to
indicate the approximate volume of their
contents.
This is NOT used for ACCURATE measurement
Erlenmeyer Flask – an FYI
Like many other common pieces of
glassware, Erlenmeyer flasks could
potentially be used in the production of
illegal narcotics.
In an effort to restrict such production,
some U.S. states (including Texas) have
begun requiring permits to purchase such
glassware, including Erlenmeyer flasks, as
well as chemicals identified as common
starting materials.
Graduated Cylinder
For rapid measurement of liquid volume.
They are generally more accurate and
precise for this purpose than flasks.
This is a semi-accurate liquid measuring
vessels.
Reading the Volume