Quick Answer:The Beaker is a cylindrical borosilicate glass 3.3 vessel with a flat bottom and pouring spout for mixing, stirring, heating and holding liquids, made in low form and tall form from 5 ml to 10,000ml.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Cylindrical shape with a flat bottom for stability and an integrated pouring spout.
Low form (Griffin) or tall form (Berzelius).
Permanent white enamel scale with approximate-volume markings.
High resistance to thermal shock.
Resists water, neutral and acidic solutions and alkalis.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Borosilicate glass 3.3 (low expansion)
Forms
Low form (Griffin), tall form (Berzelius)
Capacity range
5 ml to 10,000ml
Graduation
Permanent white enamel, approximate volume
Chemical resistance
Water, neutral and acidic solutions, alkalis
How It Is Used
Beakers are the everyday vessels for mixing and stirring solutions, warming liquids and holding them for a short time during an experiment. The spout makes pouring easy, and the enamel scale gives an approximate guide to the volume inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
What capacities does the Beaker come in?
The standard range runs from 5 ml to 10,000ml, in low form (Griffin) and tall form (Berzelius).
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