The Bunsen Burner
By: Emily Barlow 6A
A Brief History of the Bunsen Burner
•The Bunsen Burner was invented in 1855 byRobert Bunsen who was a German chemistand teacher. He invented the Bunsen Burnerbecause he thought it would help him withchemistry. Peter Desaga was at the Universityof Heidelberg with Robert Bunsen and hehelped him create the Bunsen Burner.
Robert Bunsen
How do you use a Bunsen Burner?
•A Bunsen Burner is a device used in Science Laboratories and it isused for heating liquids and other things. Here are some steps toshow you how to use a Bunsen Burner.
•1. First you gather up all your equipment like safety goggles,
•Gauze, a tripod, the Bunsen burner, heat proof mat, tongs, a beakerwith room temperature water, thermometer and a splint.
•2. Next you have to turn the gas on and light the Bunsen Burnerwith the splint.
•3. Turn the setting of the Bunsen Burner to the roaring flame andplace the gauze on top.
•4. Put the beaker with room temperature water on top of thegauze and put the thermometer in the water.
•5. You will see how fast the temperature rises because the water isso hot.
You will Need:
Beaker with water
Tripod
Heat proof mat
Safety Goggles
Gauze
Splint
Tongs
Thermometer
Safety Tips for when you use theBunsen Burner
•1. When you are using the Bunsen burner you alwayshave to wear you’re wearing your safety gogglesbecause it will protect your eyes.
•2. If you have long hair you have to tie it up or it willprobably catch on fire.
•3. Don’t wear things that dangle like: bracelets andnecklaces.
•4. The last safety tip is to always be careful not to touchanything that is hot because it can burn you very badly.When you are picking things up like boiling water youshould always use tongs so you don’t burn your fingers.