It is a heavy glass bottle (unlikely to break or react with the reagent chemicals) used to store moderate amounts of laboratory chemicals (reagents)
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Reagent bottles are commonly used in laboratories to store and dispense chemicals, solvents, and reagents. They help to ensure the safe handling and storage of these substances, as well as enable accurate measurements during experiments. Reagent bottles are also used for the preparation of solutions, mixing of reagents, and as a container for samples.
The reagent bottle is not used for dropping, having only a common stopper.
If the cover of a reagent bottle is placed on a table with the bottom down, it can pick up material from the table which would contaminate the contents of the reagent bottle after the cap is put back on the bottle.
To pick up a reagent bottle, ensure your hands are clean and dry. Grasp the bottle around its body or neck, being careful not to touch the lid or the inside of the bottle to maintain the purity of the reagent inside. Lift the bottle carefully to prevent spills or breakage.
Yes, a pipet can be placed in a reagent bottle to withdraw specific volumes of the reagent as needed. It is important to ensure that the pipet tip does not touch the sides or bottom of the bottle to prevent contamination and maintain accuracy in volume measurement.
A reagent bottle is a container designed specifically for storing and dispensing chemical reagents in a laboratory setting. They are typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow mouth and a stopper or cap to prevent evaporation or contamination. Reagent bottles are used to safely store and dispense chemicals for experimental procedures, ensuring accurate and controlled measurements.