FILTER FLASKS

What is a Kitasato Flask?

The Kitasato flask, named after Japanese bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato, is a type of glass laboratory flask with a conical body and a side tube that allows it to be connected to a vacuum pump. Its unique design facilitates several essential applications in the laboratory.

Applications and uses of Kitasato flasks

• Vacuum filtration: Its main use is in vacuum filtration. The side tube connects to a vacuum pump, allowing rapid suction of liquids through a filter, speeding up the separation of solids and liquids.
• Gas collection: It is ideal for the collection and handling of gases during chemical reactions, thanks to its design that allows tubes and other devices to be connected safely.
• Microbial culture breeding: In microbiology, it is used to maintain culture broths under controlled conditions, especially when an oxygen-free atmosphere is required.
• Distillation and reflux: used in distillation procedures and in reactions where condensation and collection of vapors is required.

Advantages of the Kitasato flask

The Kitasato flask stands out for its safety, efficiency and versatility. Its robust design and ability to connect additional devices improve safety during experiments involving gases or low pressures. Vacuum filtration and rapid phase separation significantly improve the efficiency of laboratory procedures. In addition, its adaptability to a wide range of applications, from chemistry to microbiology, makes it an indispensable tool in any laboratory. These features ensure that experiments are performed faster, safer and more effectively, optimizing scientific work.