Parts of the Bunsen Burner (LAB) Flashcards
A heating apparatus available in general chemistry laboratories
Bunsen burner
It supports the barrel in an upright position
Base
Cylindrical place where gas & air mix
Barrel
A pin-holed structure which regulates flow of gas into the barrel in a jet-like manner
Gas Spud/Nozzle
Where the gas enters from gas nozzle
Gas Inlet
Used to regulate the amount of gas
Gas adjustment knob
Used to regulate the amount of external air
Collar
Used for the passage/entrance of external air
Air holes
In starting to operate a Bunsen burner, make sure the gas outlet, the gas adjustment knob and the air holes via collar are _____
Closed
Adjust the size of the flame by rotating the _____
Gas adjustment knob
Open the _____ to the desired blue flame
Air holes