How To Safely Use A Bunsen Burner
Feb 17, 2016
How To Safely Use A
Bunsen Burner
Collar
Rubber hose
Inner Cone
Outer Cone
Burner Tube
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Make sure your area is free of anything flammable.
Always check that the gas is off when not using the Bunsen burner.
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Setting Up
You Need:
• Heatproof mat•Bunsen Burner•Matches • Safety glasses
Step One
First Put Safety Glasses on.http://www.trackmachine.co.uk/catalog/images/Safety-glasses-1.jpg
Step Two
Place Bunsen Burner on heatproof mat.
Check the rubber hose for any cracks and splits.
Step Three
Twist rubber hose onto the gas outlet.
Step Four
Make sure the Bunsen Burner hole on the collar is closed.
Step Five
Get Matches and light one, hold match over the top of the Bunsen Burner while you turn the gas on.
Step Six
Now the Bunsen Burner should be going.
Step Seven
Which flames to use and when
Use the safety flame when you are using the test tube.
Use the open flame when you are using the wire.
Packing Up
1- Turn gas off, that should make the flame go out. 2- let it cool for a couple of minutes. 3- pull the tube off the gas outlet carefully.
4- Put everything away how you found it.