amber conical flask (also called an amber Erlenmeyer flask) is a type of laboratory glassware with a conical body, flat base, and narrow neck — made from amber-colored (brown) glass.
Here’s what you should know about it:
The amber color protects light-sensitive chemicals (such as silver nitrate, iodine solutions, or certain organic compounds) from degradation caused by UV and visible light.
The conical shape makes it ideal for mixing, titrations, and heating liquids evenly.
Material: Usually borosilicate glass (heat- and chemical-resistant).
Capacity: Typically available in sizes from 50 mL up to 2 L.
Graduated markings: For approximate volume measurement.
Neck options: May come with a stopper, screw cap, or open mouth for use with cotton plugs or rubber bungs.
Storing light-sensitive reagents.
Performing reactions that must be shielded from light.
Microbiology and chemistry labs.
