Beakers
Beakers
Glass beakers can be heated to much higher temperatures than the plastic counterparts, while offering higher clarity for content visibility and measuring. Glass beakers feature uniform sidewalls and bottom thicknesses with a flat bottom and a beak, or small spout, for easier pouring. Glass beakers may have graduated markings on their side that are accurate within 10 percent, though a graduated cylinder or volumetric flask is recommended for precise volume measurements.
Laboratory are available in a range of materials and in sizes from 10 mL to 6 L. Although glass beakers are common, beakers are also made from a variety of plastic resins (PMP, polystyrene, polypropylene, PFA, polymethylpentene, HDPE, ETFE, PTFE, and more). You may also find beakers made from stainless steel, quartz, and carbon.
A variety of beaker types are available:
- Griffin or Low Form: Shorter versions, with or without pouring lips and made of standard weight or heavy-duty borosilicate glass or polypropylene plastic
- Berzelius or Tall Form: Taller and narrower than Griffin beakers, but with similar characteristics
- Pharmaceutical: Taller and more narrow, these beakers are usually graduated in both milliliters and ounces and may have double pouring spouts
- Tri-Cornered: Plastic, disposable, and stackable, these beakers feature a triangular top opening that offers three dripless pouring spouts
- Handled: Glass beakers can have attachable handles and plastic beakers may have molded-in handles; larger handled beakers with spouts may be called pitchers
- Colored Markings: Most beakers have areas on the side suitable for writing; these marking spots are also available in white or your choice of colors
Eisco™ Polypropylene Beakers with Spout
These polypropylene beakers have excellent optical clarity, very good chemical resistance, and are autoclavable. There are raised graduations and they have tapered spouts.
Eisco™ Low Form Borosilicate Glass Beakers
These low form beakers are made by hand from high quality borosilicate 3.3 glass. They are extremely durable, have low temperature gradients, and superior chemical durability.
Eisco™ Tall Form Borosilicate Glass Beakers
These tall form beakers are made by hand from high quality borosilicate 3.3 glass. They are extremely durable, have low temperature gradients, and superior chemical durability. All include a spout for easy pouring, easy to read graduations, and are autoclavable.
PYREX™ Griffin Beakers
With spouts and strengthened rim with flare trimmed back that offer optimum balance between thermal shock resistance and mechanical strength.
United Scientific Supplies Polypropylene Tri-Corner Beakers
Tri-corner design that provides three dripless pouring spouts.
United Scientific Supplies Graduated Polypropylene Pitchers with Handle
Ideal for general laboratory use.
GSC Go Science Crazy Polypropylene Beaker Jug
Includes a handle and pour spout for ease of use. The GSC International Polypropylene Beaker Jug is graduated and available in several sizes.
Fisherbrand™ Low-Form Polypropylene Beakers with Handle
For safe and easy pouring
Fisherbrand™ Low-Form Polypropylene Beakers
Resistant to most acids, bases, and many commonly used solvents
Eisco™ Printed Polypropylene Beakers
Printed polypropylene beakers provide exellent optical clarity and easy to read blue graduations. These polypropylene beakers are extremely durable, have good heat and chemical resistance and can be autoclaved at 121°C. Designed with a spout for easy pouring.
Eisco™ ASTM Low Form Glass Beaker
Made from high quality borosilicate 3.3 glass. Extremely durable, with a low temperature gradient, and superior chemical resistance. Features a spout for easy pouring and graduations as per ASTM-E960.
