Erlenmeyer or titration flasks are named after their inventor Emil Erlenmeyer. Their slanted sides and narrow necks allow the contents to be mixed by swirling without the risk of spills, which is useful for titrations and for boiling liquids. The necks can also support filter funnels.

What is the point of an Erlenmeyer flask?

The Erlenmeyer flask is named for Emil Erlenmeyer (1825–1909), a German organic chemist who designed the flask in 1861. The flask is often used for stirring or heating solutions and is purposefully designed to be useful for those tasks.

What does an Erlenmeyer flask measure in?

Erlenmeyer conical flasks come in various sizes including 125 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, and 1000 mL.