mätkolv
A mätkolv, or volumetric flask in English, is a piece of laboratory glassware used to prepare solutions of precise volume. It is characterized by a single graduation mark on its narrow neck, indicating a specific total volume when filled to that mark. Mätkolvar are manufactured in various sizes, ranging from a few milliliters to several liters. They are typically made of glass, often borosilicate glass for chemical resistance and thermal stability.
The primary purpose of a mätkolv is accurate dilution or preparation of solutions. To use it, a
Mätkolvar are not designed for measuring variable volumes; for that purpose, graduated cylinders or pipettes are