A spirit lamp made of aluminium with a wick and lid is a small, portable laboratory device used to produce an open flame for heating applications. Description The lamp consists of a robust aluminium body, making it lightweight and durable, with a tank designed to hold liquid fuel such as denatured alcohol, methanol, or isopropanol. At the top, there is a central opening fitted with a wick that absorbs the fuel and burns with a steady, residue-free flame when lit. A removable lid is provided to cover the wick when the lamp is not in use, which acts as a snuffer to safely extinguish the flame and prevent fuel evaporation. Uses and Advantages Spirit lamps are commonly used for heating small amounts of liquids, simple laboratory reactions, flame sterilization, and performing flame tests. Compared to Bunsen burners, spirit lamps produce a safer, cooler, and smokeless flame, making them suitable for low-heat laboratory work or situations where gas supply is unavailable. Their simple construction, portability, affordability, and low maintenance requirements make spirit lamps a popular choice in educational, research, and field laboratories.
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