Erlenmeyer flask

Erlenmeyer flask
Erlenmeyer flask
Different Erlenmeyer flasks

An Erlenmeyer, also known as a conical flask, is a widely used type of laboratory flask which features a flat bottom, a conical body, and a cylindrical neck. [1] It is named after the German chemist Emil Erlenmeyer, who created it in 1861. [2] [3]

The Erlenmeyer is usually marked on the side (graduated) to indicate the approximate volume of contents, and has a spot of ground glass or enamel where it can be labeled with a pencil. It differs from the beaker in its tapered body and narrow neck. [4]

Original drawing of the Erlenmeyer flask.

The opening usually has a slight rounded lip so that the Erlenmeyer can be easily stoppered using a piece of cotton wool, rubber bung or similar. Alternatively, the neck may be fitted with a female ground glass joint to accept a glass stopper. The conical shape allows the contents to be swirled or stirred during an experiment, either by hand or by a shaker; the narrow neck keeps the contents from spilling out. The small neck reduces evaporative losses compared to a beaker, while the flat bottom of the conical flask makes it unlikely to tip over and spill.

Contents

Uses

Conical flask used in a Titration setup.

Erlenmeyers are used in chemistry labs for titration, e.g. for pH, as they can be held and the contents mixed single-handed leaving the other hand free to add reagent. [5]

Erlenmeyer flasks are suitable for heating liquids, e.g. with a Bunsen burner. The flask is usually placed on a ring held to a ring stand by means of a ring clamp. A wire gauze mesh or pad is usually placed between the ring and the flask to prevent the flames from directly touching the glass in the same manner as for a beaker. When heating (or cooling) in a water bath the flask can be clamped by the neck to a stand or a hooped weight may be placed over the conical part of the flask to prevent it from floating in the bath. [6]

Erlenmeyers are also used in microbiology for the preparation of microbial cultures. Plastic Erlenmeyer flasks used in cell culture are pre-sterilized and feature closures and vented closures to enhance gas exchange during incubation and shaking.

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References

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  3. ^ "Erlenmeyer Flask | Erlenmeyer Flask." Erlenmeyer Flask|Graduated Cylinder|Triple Beam Balance|Petri Dish|Lab Bench. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. <http://erlenmeyerflask.org/erlenmeyer-flask/>.
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  5. ^ "Erlenmeyer Flask." The Titi Tudorancea Learning Center, English Edition. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. <http://www.tititudorancea.org/z/erlenmeyer_flask.htm>.
  6. ^ https://eee.uci.edu/programs/gchem/RDGvolflaskpipet.pdf

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