Bunsen Burner and Glassware Safety (C) ACS 1991
Summary
TLDRThe video script emphasizes the safe use of a Bunsen burner, the primary heat source in chemistry labs, which produces a high-temperature open flame. It outlines the importance of not using it with volatile substances and the correct procedures for lighting, adjusting the flame, and heating glassware. Safety tips include checking for gas leaks, using tongs for hot objects, and never heating closed containers to prevent pressure build-up and potential explosions.
Takeaways
- ๐ฅ The Bunsen burner is the primary heat source in chemistry labs, producing a high-temperature open gas flame.
- โ ๏ธ There's a risk of accidents when using a Bunsen burner, especially with volatile organic liquids that release flammable vapors.
- ๐ก๏ธ For substances that are volatile, a heating mantle or steam bath in a hood is recommended instead of a Bunsen burner.
- ๐ง Bunsen burners have basic parts including a gas outlet, a rubber hose, a valve for gas flow, and air inlets for oxygen control.
- ๐ A wing top can be used to spread the flame, and proper adjustment is needed for optimal burning.
- ๐งฐ Safety is paramount; check the gas hose for cracks and ensure the hose fits securely on both the gas valve and the burner.
- ๐ฅ Light the burner using a striker or match, being careful to follow safety protocols to prevent gas escape.
- ๐ต A properly adjusted flame should be blue with a lighter inner cone, with the tip of the inner cone being the hottest part.
- ๐จ If the flame sputters, flares, or goes out, or if unburned gas is smelled, turn the gas off immediately to prevent an explosion.
- ๐งช Be cautious with glassware; check for cracks or stars before heating, as they can break when heated.
- ๐ก๏ธ Flat-bottomed containers are normally heated on a wire screen, while narrow-necked containers should be clamped to secure them.
- ๐ง Test tubes can be heated in a water bath for even heat distribution or directly in the flame, moved back and forth for even heating.
- ๐ฆ Only heat containers with openings to allow gas to escape, as pressure buildup in closed containers can cause them to burst.
- ๐งค Use tongs or hot mitts to handle hot glassware and other heated equipment to prevent burns.
Q & A
What is the main heat source in most chemistry labs?
-The main heat source in most chemistry labs is the Bunsen burner, which produces an open gas flame at a high temperature.
Why should volatile organic liquids not be heated with a Bunsen burner?
-Volatile organic liquids should not be heated with a Bunsen burner because they give off flammable vapors, which can be dangerous. Instead, they should be heated in a heating mantle or a steam bath in a hood.
What are the basic parts of a Bunsen burner?
-The basic parts of a Bunsen burner include a gas outlet, a rubber hose, a valve at the bottom to control the flow of gas, air inlets to control the amount of oxygen in the flame, and a wing top that can be placed on the burner to spread the flame out.
What are some important safety rules to follow when using a Bunsen burner?
-Important safety rules include checking the gas hose for cracks, ensuring the hose fits securely, lighting the burner with a striker or match away from you, adjusting the flame for proper combustion, and turning off the gas immediately if the flame sputters, flares, or goes out.
How should you light a Bunsen burner properly?
-To light a Bunsen burner properly, open the gas line valve, strike the match away from you, and light the gas from the side to prevent the match from being blown out.
What should the color of a properly adjusted Bunsen burner flame be?
-A properly adjusted Bunsen burner flame should be blue with a lighter inner cone, with the tip of the inner cone being the hottest part of the flame.
What should you do if you smell gas while using a Bunsen burner?
-If you smell gas while using a Bunsen burner, you should immediately turn off the gas to prevent the unburned gas from igniting and causing an explosion.
Why is it important to check glassware for cracks or stars before heating?
-Checking glassware for cracks or stars is important because they can break open when heated, which can be dangerous and lead to accidents.
How should flat-bottomed containers be heated on a Bunsen burner?
-Flat-bottomed containers should be heated on a wire screen on a ring stand to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the container from breaking.
What is the recommended way to heat a test tube using a Bunsen burner?
-A test tube should be heated by holding it at an angle and moving it back and forth through the flame to distribute the heat evenly. It should be aimed away from yourself and others to prevent accidents if it boils over.
Why should you never heat closed containers on a Bunsen burner?
-You should never heat closed containers on a Bunsen burner because the boiling liquid changes to gas, which must escape. If it cannot escape due to the container being closed, the pressure that builds up can cause the container to burst.
What safety precautions should be taken when handling hot glassware or equipment?
-When handling hot glassware or equipment, use Beaker tongs or hot mitts to protect your hands, and always treat everything as if it's hot, even if it looks the same as when it's cold.
Outlines
๐ฅ Bunsen Burner Safety and Usage
This paragraph discusses the importance of safety when using a Bunsen burner, the primary heat source in chemistry labs. It emphasizes the high temperature of the open gas flame and the risks associated with improper use, such as heating volatile organic liquids. The correct methods for heating substances are outlined, including using a heating mantle or steam bath for volatile substances. The paragraph also describes the parts of a Bunsen burner and provides safety rules, such as checking for gas hose cracks, ensuring secure fittings, and proper lighting techniques. It further explains how to adjust the flame for optimal temperature and what to do in case of sputtering or if gas is detected. Additionally, it advises on the careful handling of heated glassware and the use of protective equipment.
๐งฐ Additional Bunsen Burner Precautions and Techniques
The second paragraph builds on the safety theme, offering additional precautions and techniques for using a Bunsen burner. It reiterates the importance of checking the gas hose and fittings, standing back while lighting the burner, and turning off the gas immediately in case of any issues or if gas is smelled. The paragraph also provides guidance on safely handling glassware, such as checking for cracks or stars before heating, and using clamps for narrow-necked containers. It details the proper way to heat test tubes, either in a water bath for even heat distribution or directly in the flame while moving them back and forth. The summary concludes with a reminder to never heat closed containers, as this could lead to dangerous pressure buildup, and to always use appropriate protective gear when handling hot materials.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กBunsen Burner
๐กVolatile Organic Liquids
๐กHeating Mantle
๐กSafety Precautions
๐กGas Valve
๐กFlame Adjustment
๐กBlue Flame
๐กWire Screen
๐กTest Tubes
๐กBeaker Tongs
๐กHeat Transfer
Highlights
The main heat source in most chemistry labs is the Bunsen burner, which produces an open gas flame at a high temperature.
There is a danger of accidents if the Bunsen burner is not used properly, especially when heating volatile organic liquids that give off flammable vapors.
Volatile substances should be heated in a heating mantle or steam bath in a hood instead of using a Bunsen burner.
The Bunsen burner is an ideal heat source for most other substances when used properly.
There are several types of Bunsen burners, but they all have the same basic parts, including a gas outlet, rubber hose, and air inlets to control the flame.
A wing top can be placed on the burner to spread the flame out for different heating needs.
Important safety rules for using a Bunsen burner include checking the gas hose for cracks and ensuring the hose fits securely on the gas valve and burner.
The gas valve at the bottom of the burner should be open before lighting the burner with a striker or match.
When lighting the burner, strike the match away from you and light the gas from the side to prevent the match from being blown out.
A properly adjusted flame should be blue with a lighter inner cone, with the tip of the inner cone being the hottest part.
If the flame sputters, flares, or goes out, or if unburned gas is smelled, the gas should be turned off immediately to prevent an explosion.
Cracks or stars in glassware can be dangerous as they may break open when heated, so glassware should be checked carefully before heating.
Flat-bottomed containers are normally heated on a wire screen on a ring stand to distribute heat evenly.
Narrow-necked containers like Erlenmeyer flasks should be secured to the stand with a clamp for safe heating.
Test tubes can be heated in a water bath for slow and even heat transfer, or directly in the flame by holding them at an angle and moving them back and forth.
Only heat containers with openings to allow gas to escape, as closed containers can build up pressure and burst.
Be extra careful when handling heated equipment, using tongs or hot mitts to hold hot glassware and keeping hands away from the flame.
Remember that the wire screen and ring stand are also hot, so handle everything as if it's hot and use appropriate protective gear.
Transcripts
the main heat Source in most chemistry
Labs is the bunson burner it produces an
open gas flame burning at a high
temperature there's always the danger of
an accident if it's not used
properly for example it should never be
used to heat volatile organic liquids
that give off flammable Vapors
these substances should be heated in a
heating mantle or a steam bath in a
hood but for most other substances a
bunson burner is an ideal heat Source
when used
properly there are several types of
bunts and burners but they all have the
same basic
parts the gas comes from an outlet on
the lab bench a rubber ho fits over the
tip and over a similar fitting on the
bunson
burner most burners have a valve at the
bottom to control the flow of
gas air inlets control the amount of
oxygen in the flame a wing top can be
placed on the burner to spread the flame
out there are several important rules to
follow to use a bunson burner
safely first check the gas hose for
cracks if you see any get a new
hose make sure the hose fits securely on
the gas valve and on the bunson
burner the gas valve at the bottom of
the burner should be
open you can light a bunson burner with
a striker or a match
open the gas line valve and light the
burner if the Flames properly adjusted
you can place the burner under your
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setup when using a
match strike it away from you turn the
gas on after the match is burning that
way gas won't Escape while you're
striking the match
light the gas from the side so the match
isn't blown out a yellow flame is too
cool opening the a holes lets in more
oxygen for
combustion adjust the bottom valve if
the flame is too large or small the
flame should be blue with a lighter
inner cone the tip of the inner cone is
the hottest part of the flame
if the flame begins to sputter or flare
turn the gas off
immediately also turn the gas off
immediately if the flame goes
out unburned gas escaping into the room
could ignite and cause an
explosion even when the burner seems to
be working properly if you smell
gas turn it
off cracks or stars in glassware are
dangerous they can break open when it's
heated so before you heat any glassware
check it carefully for cracks or
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Stars flat bottomed containers are
normally heated on a wire screen on a
ring stand earin Meer flasks and other
narrow necked containers should be
secure to the stand with a
clamp test tubes can be heated in a
water bath the water bath transfers heat
slowly and evenly to the test tube and
helps keep it from boiling
over you can also heat a test tube
directly in the flame hold it at an
angle while moving it back and forth to
distribute the heat evenly aim it away
from yourself and your neighbors in case
it boils
over only heat containers with openings
a boiling liquid changes to gas which
must be able to Escape gas can't escape
from a closed container and the pressure
that builds up can burst
it be extra careful when working with
heated equipment hold hot glassware in
Beaker tongs never your
hands remember that the wire screen and
ringstand are also
hot if you don't have tongs protect your
hands with gloves designed for hot glass
wear keep them away from the flame
handle everything as if it's hot if
you've been using a bunson burner
Glass and Metal look the same when hot
as they do when they're
cold heat volatile Organics in a heating
mantle or steam bath in a hood not over
a bunson
burner check the gas hose for
cracks make sure the hose fit securely
on the gas valve and bunson burner
fittings stand back from the burner
while lighting
It Strike matches away from
you turn on the gas after lighting the
match turn the gas off immediately if
the flame sputters flares or goes out or
if you smell
gas check glassware for stars or
cracks clamp narrow necked containers to
the ring
stand move test tubes back back and
forth through the flame at an angle
while
heating don't heat closed
containers hold hot glass wear in Beaker
tongs or hot
mitts
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