This 50ml pear-shaped boiling flask, made of high-quality borosilicate glass, features a short neck with a 19/26 interchangeable ground glass joint. Designed for repeated use in demanding lab settings, it is ideal for distillation and chemical heating experiments. Its resistance to thermal shock and chemical corrosion makes it a safe and reliable choice. This item requires completion of an End User Declaration (EUD) prior to dispatch.
Educational Benefits:
- Supports chemistry concepts such as boiling, distillation, and condensation.
- Introduces students to professional-grade lab equipment.
- Reinforces safe handling and care of glassware.
- Enhances understanding of thermal expansion and joint sealing.
Classroom Ideas:
- Conduct fractional or simple distillation with other glassware.
- Pair with Liebig condenser for closed-loop evaporation experiments.
- Explore separation of mixtures by differing boiling points.
- Use as an introduction to lab glass joint systems and safety protocols.
- Compare flask shapes (round-bottom, flat-bottom, pear-shaped) for heating efficiency.
Specifications:
- Material: Borosilicate glass
- Shape: Pear-shaped
- Capacity: 50ml
- Joint Size: 19/26 ground glass
- Thermal Properties: High resistance to shock and gradient changes
- Chemical Resistance: Resistant to acids, solvents, and sterilisation
- Regulation: EUD required for purchase
