What is Beaker?
[[File:beaker.jpg|right]] A '''beaker''' is a kind of [[laboratory glassware]]. A beaker is a [[cylinder]] with a lip and a spout (a bend in the rim of the beaker which makes it easier to pour liquids without spilling any). A beaker is usually about the same width as its height. This makes beakers very stable and easy to handle. They may be made of [[plastic]], [[glass]], or [[borosilicate glass]]. Some beakers have marks on them to show about how much [[volume]] of liquid they hold - these can not be used for exact measurements. Beakers are often used to make [[solution]]s and they are probably the most used piece of laboratory glassware. {{LaboratoryEquipment}} {{tech-stub}} [[Category:Laboratory equipment]] [[Category:Containers]] [[Category:Measuring tools]]