Alcohol lamp is a commonly used laboratory heating tools, its use is very important. The following is the correct way to use the alcohol lamp:
1, the newly purchased alcohol lamp need to check whether the wick is flat, such as uneven, then you need to use sharp-nosed pliers to pull straight. Add alcohol to the alcohol lamp, no more than 2/3 of the volume of the alcohol lamp; prohibited to add alcohol to the burning alcohol lamp. It is absolutely forbidden to use an alcohol lamp to ignite another alcohol lamp, but should be ignited by matches or lighters.
2, after the use of alcohol lamps, must use the lamp cap to extinguish, not to blow with the mouth. Do not touch the alcohol lamp, in case of spilled alcohol in the lamp outside the burning up, do not panic, available wet rags or sand to cover. Alcohol lamp when not in use, be sure to cover the cap. Alcohol lamp should be placed in a safe place to prevent accidents.
3, alcohol lamps can not be used continuously for a long time, because the high temperature for a long time will damage the glass shell and wick. Pay attention to safety when using alcohol lamps to avoid fire and other accidents.
4, in addition, in the use of alcohol lamps should also pay attention to, alcohol lamps within the alcohol should not exceed two thirds of the volume, nor should it be less than a quarter. Absolutely prohibit the addition of alcohol to the burning alcohol lamp to avoid fire. It is absolutely forbidden to use the alcohol lamp to ignite another alcohol lamp, and should be ignited by matches or lighters. After the use of alcohol lamps, must use the lamp cap to extinguish, not to blow with the mouth.
Role of alcohol lamp
1, alcohol lamp is a common heating tool, mainly used in chemical experiments, medical, cooking and other fields. Its main role is to provide a heat source for heating, melting, evaporation, combustion and other operations.
2, in chemistry experiments, alcohol lamps are mainly used to heat test tubes, beakers, flasks and other experimental equipment in order to carry out chemical reactions. At the same time, the alcohol lamp can also be used for direct combustion of chemical reagents, for example, in organic chemistry experiments commonly used alcohol lamp to heat liquid or solid samples.
3, in the medical field, alcohol lamps are mainly used to disinfect and heat medical equipment. For example, scalpels, suture needles and other medical devices are usually sterilized with alcohol lamps.
4, in the cooking field, alcohol lamps are mainly used for roasting, baking, cooking soup and other cooking operations. The use of alcohol lamps can control the fire, making the cooking dishes more delicious. In addition, alcohol lamps can also be used in other areas, such as field survival, emergency rescue. In emergency rescue, alcohol lamps can be used to heat the tools, melting ice and snow.