A Bunsen Burner is a common laboratory equipment performing the functions of heating, combustion and sterilizations of liquids, solutions and other substances.

This laboratory burner consists of a vertical metal tube, which is connected to a gas source and produces a very hot flame. A mixture of gas and air let in through adjustable holes at the base is responsible for the flame. The burner is safe to use, as it makes use of natural gas including methane, LPG-such as butane or propane.

The burner has a weighted base with a connector and a vertical tube rising from it. The gas flows up through the base through a small hole at the bottom of the vertical tube and is directed upwards.

Advantage of Bunsen Burner

• The burner heats substances much more quickly than a hot plate and other heating devices.
• Quite useful in sterilization more so in sterilization of the wire probes used to culture petri dishes.
• Most useful and effective in flame tests.

Use of Bunsen Burner

• Clinical Laboratories
• Educational Laboratories
• Scientific Research
• Diagnostic Centers