Berzelius Tall-Form Beaker (High-Form Beaker) with Spout & Printed Graduation – Borosilicate Glass – For Low Boiling Point Substances
Product Overview
The Berzelius tall-form beaker—also known internationally as the Berzelius beaker, high-form beaker, or tall-form beaker—was named after the Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius. Unlike the shorter Griffin (low-form) beaker, this design features a taller, narrower profile with a height approximately twice its diameter. This distinctive shape serves a specific purpose: preventing foaming liquids and low boiling point substances from boiling over during heating.
EduSupports brings you this essential laboratory vessel, manufactured from premium borosilicate glass 3.3. Whether you’re working with petroleum, light oils, emulsions, or other low boiling point substances, this Berzelius tall-form beaker delivers controlled, safe heating with minimal risk of eruption or spillage.
Key Features
- Berzelius tall-form design – taller and narrower than Griffin beakers, height approximately twice the diameter
- Anti-foaming geometry – reduces risk of boil-over when heating emulsions, oils, and low boiling point liquids
- Single pouring spout – controlled, drip-free pouring
- Printed white graduations – clear volume markings for dark-colored liquids like oils and petroleum
- Flat bottom with rounded inner corners – stable placement and even heat distribution
- Reinforced rolled rim – mechanical strength and safer gripping
- Borosilicate glass 3.3 – excellent thermal shock and chemical resistance
- Wide size range – from 50mL to 3000mL
Why Choose the Berzelius Tall-Form Design?
The Berzelius tall-form beaker offers several distinct advantages over low-form beakers for specific applications.
First, its taller, narrower profile prevents foaming and boil-over. When heating emulsions, milk products, light oils, or petroleum-based substances, bubbles tend to rise rapidly. The extra height gives these bubbles space to collapse before reaching the rim, significantly reducing spillage risks.
Second, the narrowed diameter makes the Berzelius tall-form beaker ideal for titration work. The smaller opening allows easier swirling and better control during dropwise additions, while the uniform tall walls provide consistent heating and stirring.
Third, for the same height as a low-form beaker, the Berzelius design has smaller volume, meaning you use less chemical reagents per experiment—a significant cost saving over time.
Fourth, the tall walls create a larger liquid surface area for observation, making it easier to monitor reactions, especially when working with dark-colored oils where the meniscus might otherwise be difficult to read.
| Characteristic | Berzelius (Tall-Form) | Griffin (Low-Form) |
|---|---|---|
| Height-to-width ratio | ~2:1 | ~1.2:1 |
| Best for | Foaming liquids, titrations, low boiling point substances | General heating, mixing, boiling |
| Spill risk with foaming liquids | Low | High |
| Reagent use | More economical | Standard |
| Also known as | High-form, Berzelius | Standard, Griffin |
Specifications – Find Your Perfect Size
| SKU | Capacity (mL) | O.D. (mm) | Height (mm) | Grad. Interval (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0503010020-01 | 50 | 38 | 70 | 10 |
| 0503010020-02 | 100 | 48 | 80 | 10 |
| 0503010020-03 | 150 | 54 | 95 | 20 |
| 0503010020-04 | 250 | 60 | 120 | 25 |
| 0503010020-05 | 300 | 64 | 125 | 25 |
| 0503010020-06 | 400 | 70 | 130 | 25 |
| 0503010020-07 | 500 | 75 | 140 | 50 |
| 0503010020-08 | 600 | 80 | 150 | 50 |
| 0503010020-09 | 800 | 90 | 175 | 50 |
| 0503010020-10 | 1000 | 95 | 185 | 50 |
| 0503010020-11 | 2000 | 120 | 240 | 100 |
| 0503010020-12 | 3000 | 135 | 280 | 250 |
Note: Graduations are approximate—use a graduated cylinder for precise measurement. ISO 3819 compliant.
Applications – From Foaming Liquids to Low Boiling Point Substances
| Capacity Range | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| 50 – 150 mL | Small-scale reactions with light oils, petroleum samples, emulsion testing |
| 250 – 600 mL | Standard laboratory work with low boiling point substances, titrations |
| 800 – 1000 mL | Replaces electrolytic tanks, cooling baths, or freezing point apparatus |
| 2000 – 3000 mL | Pilot batches, semi-production, large-scale reflux setups |
Specifically designed for:
Low boiling point substances: petroleum, benzene, ether, light oils
Emulsions and milk products that tend to foam when heated
Titration procedures where controlled swirling and observation are critical
Substitute electrolytic baths, cooling tanks, or freezing point apparatus (600–1000mL sizes)
Every Berzelius tall-form beaker from EduSupports is manufactured to meet these demanding applications with consistent quality.
How to Use – Best Practices
Cleaning
Same procedure as low-form beakers. New beakers rinse with tap water then distilled water. Used beakers with residues soak in cleaning solution, scrub with brush, and rinse with distilled water. Clean glass shows no water droplets on inner walls—droplets indicate grease film requiring re-cleaning.
Heating Guidelines
Critical for tall-form beakers: Fill no more than 1/2 to 2/3 of capacity—the tall design tolerates slightly more volume than low-form beakers, but never fill to the brim.
Always dry the outer wall before heating
Avoid direct flame; use wire gauze (ceramic center) on a tripod
For low boiling point substances (petroleum, ether), use water bath or sand bath to prevent sudden boiling
Never heat or evaporate concentrated acids, alkalis, or mercury
After heating, cool on a wooden board or ceramic mat—never on cold surfaces
Safe Handling
Move the Berzelius tall-form beaker by gripping the rolled rim, not the inner wall
When stirring, avoid touching the bottom or sides with the glass rod
Do not use for long-term chemical storage
Not suitable for hydrofluoric acid (HF) – HF attacks borosilicate glass
Specific to Tall-Form Beakers
The narrower diameter makes swirling easier for titration—use gentle circular motion
Observe liquid surface from eye level; the tall walls provide excellent visibility
For dark oils, use white printed graduations as contrast background
Alternatives to Consider
While the Berzelius tall-form beaker excels with foaming and low boiling point liquids, here’s how it compares to alternatives:
| Type | Best For | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Berzelius (Tall-Form) | Foaming liquids, oils, petroleum, titrations | Taller, narrower; anti-foaming |
| Griffin (Low-Form) | General heating, boiling, dissolving | Shorter, wider; more stable on hot plates |
| Berzelius without spout | Sample storage, precision applications | No pouring lip; cleaner for storing |
Note: Some Berzelius beakers are manufactured without spouts for storage applications. Our version includes a spout for convenient pouring.
Why EduSupports?
EduSupports delivers quality labware designed for education and research budgets. Our Berzelius tall-form beaker uses borosilicate glass 3.3 and complies with ISO 3819 and DIN 12331 international standards. We offer a complete size range from 50mL to 3000mL from a single source. Uniform wall thickness ensures consistent thermal performance, and our lab-friendly pricing makes professional glassware accessible to schools, petroleum testing labs, and research institutions worldwide.
Quick Summary – At a Glance
✅ Berzelius tall-form beaker – taller, narrower, anti-foaming geometry
✅ Borosilicate glass 3.3 – thermal shock & chemical resistant
✅ Printed white graduations – easy reading for dark liquids
✅ Single pouring spout – controlled, drip-free pouring
✅ ISO 3819 & DIN 12331 compliant – globally recognized standards
✅ 50mL to 3000mL – from micro to bulk
✅ SKU sequence: 0503010020-01 to -12
✅ EduSupports – quality labware for education, petroleum, and research
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