Erlenmeyer flask
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Erlenmeyer flasks
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a conical laboratory flask with a narrow neck, used for mixing, heating, and storing liquids
An Erlenmeyer flask is a type of laboratory glassware used to hold, mix, or heat liquids. It has a flat, broad base, a triangular-shaped body, and a narrow neck, which makes it easy to swirl liquids without spilling. The shape also helps prevent splashing and allows for efficient heating. Erlenmeyer flasks are commonly used in chemistry and biology labs for experiments, as the narrow neck can hold a stopper or allow for the addition of liquids and chemicals in a controlled manner. They are often marked with measurements to help measure liquid volumes.
- The chemist used an Erlenmeyer flask to prepare the chemical solution for the experiment.
- She carefully swirled the contents of the Erlenmeyer flask to ensure thorough mixing.
- The student heated the reaction mixture in the Erlenmeyer flask over a Bunsen burner.
- He poured the solvent into the Erlenmeyer flask and sealed it with a rubber stopper.
- The laboratory technician washed the Erlenmeyer flasks with soap and water after each use.