how to safely use a bunsen burner

How To Safely Use A

Bunsen Burner

Collar

Rubber hose

Inner Cone

Outer Cone

Burner Tube

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Make sure your area is free of anything flammable.

Always check that the gas is off when not using the Bunsen burner.

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Setting Up

You Need:

• Heatproof mat•Bunsen Burner•Matches • Safety glasses

Step One

First Put Safety Glasses on.http://www.trackmachine.co.uk/catalog/images/Safety-glasses-1.jpg

Step Two

Place Bunsen Burner on heatproof mat.

Check the rubber hose for any cracks and splits.

Step Three

Twist rubber hose onto the gas outlet.

Step Four

Make sure the Bunsen Burner hole on the collar is closed.

Step Five

Get Matches and light one, hold match over the top of the Bunsen Burner while you turn the gas on.

Step Six

Now the Bunsen Burner should be going.

Step Seven

Which flames to use and when

Use the safety flame when you are using the test tube.

Use the open flame when you are using the wire.

Packing Up

1- Turn gas off, that should make the flame go out. 2- let it cool for a couple of minutes. 3- pull the tube off the gas outlet carefully.

4- Put everything away how you found it.