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Bunsen burners are quite safe. Obviously you need to light them as soon as you turn
on the gas. You need to keep the air vent clean and be sure the gas line does not
leak. Of course, do not let the flame near anything that will burn, including your fingers.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y ago- leaning over it and catching fire to yourself
- touching the hot tripod if using one
- gas leak
- burning your hands
- beaker falling over and spilling liquids on yourself
- setting fire to something close to the bunsen
hope this awnsers your question
CIH
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∙ 11y agoUsing an alcohol bottle torch and a bunsen burner at the same workstation could lead to a very serious accident.
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∙ 11y agoyou can burn yourself
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Can you Melt silver with a Bunsen burner?
Yes, you can melt silver with a Bunsen burner. In fact, you can melt any metal using a Bunsen burner, just so long as you have the patience and time! Ribbit! xoxoxoxoxox
Can you melt iron using a Bunsen burner?
No! It is impossible! :D
Why is it safer to evaporate alcohol using an infra red heater rather than using a Bunsen burner?
The Bunsen burner uses an ope flame, making it easier for the alcohol to ignite.
Why did Robert Bunsen improve the Bunsen burner?
He was a pioneer in Photo Chemistry and also in Organoarsenic chemistry
Different kinds of burner?
Three types of laboratory burners are the Tirrill Burner, Bunsen Burner, and the Meker Burner. The Tirrill and Meker Burner have air and gas adjustments while the Bunsen Burner has only an air adjustment. Hope that helps.
How can you minimise risks when using a Bunsen burner?
You can place a wire gauze on top of it and keep a safe distance away form the bunsen burner. Try not to perform anyexperiments while sitting down- it is safer while standing.
Can you Melt silver with a Bunsen burner?
Yes, you can melt silver with a Bunsen burner. In fact, you can melt any metal using a Bunsen burner, just so long as you have the patience and time! Ribbit! xoxoxoxoxox
Bunsen burner megajoule rating?
Depends on what type of burner you're using and what 'setting' it is on.
Did Bunsen create the Bunsen burner?
Robert Bunsen invented the Bunsen burner if that is what you mean?
When did Robert Bunsen invent the Bunsen burner?
Robert Bunsen invented the Bunsen Burner in 1867.
Why is a Bunsen burner called a Bunsen burner?
because Robert Bunsen made it :)
What to note of when using Bunsen burner?
dont burn things
Can you melt iron using a Bunsen burner?
No! It is impossible! :D
Why is a Bunsen burner better than using a candle or a fire?
Bunsen burners are preferred over candles or fires because the Bunsen burner produces a much higher temperature (noted by the blue flame) and it is much easier to contain/control a Bunsen Burner flame.
How can you make a Bunsen burner hotter?
By using the correct ratio of oxygen and fuel mixture. Opening the air hole in the Bunsen burner increase the oxygen which helps the flame burner hotter .
Why is it safer to evaporate alcohol using an infra red heater rather than using a Bunsen burner?
The Bunsen burner uses an ope flame, making it easier for the alcohol to ignite.
Why did Robert Bunsen improve the Bunsen burner?
He was a pioneer in Photo Chemistry and also in Organoarsenic chemistry
