DURAN® Erlenmeyer Flask 500 ml, Wide Neck, Graduated

Introduction to DURAN® 500 ml wide neck Erlenmeyer flask

The DURAN® 500 ml wide neck Erlenmeyer flask (product code 212264402) is a standard piece of glassware manufactured by Duran (Germany). The product is specially designed for dissolving, preparing, storing, and heating solutions in the laboratory. The conical shape combined with a wide neck makes chemical pouring and cleaning convenient and safe.

Outstanding features

• Fabricated from borosilicate 3.3 glass with high heat resistance, thermal shock resistance, and superior chemical resistance.
• The wide neck design facilitates the introduction of solid or liquid samples into the flask, while making cleaning easier.
• The flask body features clear printed graduation marks, assisting in observing and accurately estimating solution volumes during operation.
• Nominal volume of 500 ml, providing flexible suitability for numerous analytical and sample preparation procedures.

Applications

• Preparation, mixing, and temporary storage of solvents, chemicals, and buffer solutions.
• Heating, refluxing, or cooling liquids in chemical research.
• Preparation of microbiological culture media and biological assays.
• Used in quality testing, laboratory analysis, and technical teaching.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the DURAN® 500 ml Erlenmeyer flask be heated directly?
Yes, the borosilicate 3.3 glass material offers good thermal and thermal shock resistance, safely meeting standard laboratory heating applications.

Can the graduation marks on the flask be used for precise quantification?
The volume graduations on the flask body are intended for approximate volume estimation only; for accurate measurements, users should use dedicated graduated cylinders or volumetric flasks.