Measuring Cylinder

Measuring cylinders, also known as graduated or mixing cylinders are used to accurately measure the liquid. They are one of the most widely used lab-ware/glassware. They are cylindrical and narrow in shape. While measuring, the center of the meniscus of the liquid should coincide with the marking on the cylinder when it is kept at eye level. They are calibrated so as to either have the precise volume inside the container as the mark shows or to deliver the exact volume as the shown by the marking. These are named as symbols ‘IN’ and ‘EX’ respectively. Characteristics • Made of polypropylene or polymethyl pentene. • 10 to 2000 mL of volume. • Autoclavable. • Less fragile.