Erlenmeyer flask

Conical flask

An Erlenmeyer flask or conical flask is a kind of flask with a base in the shape of a cone and a short neck. It was first invented in 1861 by a German chemist named Richard Erlenmeyer. Erlenmeyer Flasks are used in laboratories.

This type of flask is used as a container for chemical substances, or to heat or boil liquids. It does not allow liquids to spill easily. It is also used in titration.

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Erlenmeyer Flask Media

250 mL Erlenmeyer flask
Method of swirling an Erlenmeyer flask during titration
Microcystis floating colonies in an Erlenmeyer flask.
Original drawing of the Erlenmeyer flask
Different styles Erlenmeyer flasks
Different sizes of Erlenmeyer flask
Autoclaved sterile Erlenmeyer flasks covered with aluminium foil