mittapullot

Mittapullot, also known as volumetric flasks, are laboratory glassware used to prepare solutions of precise volume. They are characterized by a long, narrow neck with a single graduation mark. This mark indicates the precise volume the flask holds when filled to that level. Mittapullot are typically made of borosilicate glass to withstand thermal shock and chemical corrosion.

The primary purpose of a mittapullo is accurate dilution or preparation of standard solutions. To use a mittapullo, a solute is dissolved in a smaller amount of solvent within the flask, and then solvent is carefully added until the bottom of the meniscus aligns with the calibration mark on the neck. This ensures that the total volume of the solution is precisely known.

Mittapullot come in various volumes, ranging from a few milliliters to several liters. Their accuracy is crucial in fields such as analytical chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and environmental testing, where precise concentrations of substances are required for reliable results. Unlike beakers or graduated cylinders, mittapullot are designed for one specific, accurate volume.