Quick Answer:The Pear Shaped Flask is a borosilicate glass flask whose pear shape allows distillation down to a small bulk, reducing losses from thermal decomposition. It suits semi-micro distillations and is made in 50 ml to 500 ml sizes.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Pear-shaped body allows distillation down to a small bulk.
Reduces losses from thermal decomposition.
Suits semi-micro distillations.
Borosilicate glass, chemical and heat resistant.
Graduated; 50, 100, 250 and 500 ml.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Borosilicate glass
Shape
Pear shaped
Capacities
50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml
Graduation
Graduated
How It Is Used
In a semi-micro distillation the pear shape keeps the remaining liquid gathered in the narrow base, so the contents can be distilled down to a small bulk with fewer losses from thermal decomposition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose the Pear Shaped Flask for distillation?
Its pear shape allows distillation down to a small bulk, which reduces losses from thermal decomposition and makes it suitable for semi-micro distillations.
