Laboratory Funnels: Versatile Tools for Filtration, Separation, and Safe Liquid Handling

Available in borosilicate glass and polypropylene designs
Specialised types include separatory, dropping, and Buchner funnels
Wide range of capacities to suit education, research, and industry
Heat- and chemical-resistant LabChoice BORO 3.3 glass options
Trusted for analytical chemistry, biology, and quality control labs
Supplied by LabChoice Australia – Reliable and high quality

Introduction: Why Funnels Are Essential in Every Lab

Funnels are among the most practical and versatile laboratory tools, ensuring safe and efficient liquid transfer, separation, and filtration. While a simple glass funnel may support routine liquid handling, specialised funnels like separatory, Buchner, and dropping funnels enable advanced laboratory workflows.

LabChoice Australia supplies a complete range of funnels in borosilicate 3.3 glass and durable polypropylene, meeting the needs of both teaching labs and industrial facilities.

Types of Laboratory Funnels and Their Uses

General Funnels

Used for transferring liquids or solids into containers with small openings. Essential in schools and teaching environments for basic chemistry tasks.

Separatory Funnels

Pear-shaped or cylindrical funnels with stopcocks, used to separate immiscible liquids. Crucial for organic chemistry, solvent extraction, and pharmaceutical workflows.

Dropping Funnels

Allow controlled addition of reagents into reaction vessels. Particularly valuable in titration, slow-addition experiments, and exothermic reactions.

Buchner Funnels

Designed for filtration under suction. Used in microbiology, analytical labs, and industrial QC for rapid and efficient solid-liquid separation.

Applications Across Education, Research, and Industry

• Education: Teaching safe liquid handling and separation in classrooms.
• Analytical Chemistry: Performing solvent extractions and titrations.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Separating active compounds during synthesis.
• Industrial QC: Rapid filtration of samples for testing.

The choice of material and design depends on chemical compatibility, precision requirements, and lab workflow.

LabChoice Funnels: Designed for Australian Laboratories

LabChoice funnels are manufactured to ISO and ASTM standards, ensuring accuracy, chemical resistance, and safety. From basic classroom funnels to specialised separatory funnels with PTFE stopcocks, our range supports the full spectrum of laboratory needs.

By choosing LabChoice Australia, you gain:

• High-quality BORO 3.3 glass and durable polypropylene options
• Funnels in a wide range of sizes and styles
• Products tested for safety and durability
• Reliable local support and fast Australian delivery

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References:

• ISO 4797:2015 – Laboratory Glassware – Funnels. International Organization for Standardization.
• ASTM E1095 – Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Separatory Funnels. ASTM International.
• National Measurement Institute (Australia). Safe Use of Glassware in Laboratory Filtration and Separation.
• University of Adelaide, School of Chemistry. Practical Organic Chemistry: Use of Separatory Funnels.