Laboratory flasks are vessels or containers that fall into the category of laboratory equipment known as glassware. In laboratory and other scientific settings, they are usually referred to simply as
Erlenmeyer flasks from the Argonne National Laboratory.
2024 Missouri American Innovation dollar: George Washington Carver examines a Florence flask, here emblematic of biochemistry
In laboratory equipment, a beaker is generally a cylindrical container with a flat bottom. Most also have a small spout to aid pouring, as shown in the picture. Beakers are available in a wide range o