5000ml Beaker Low Form Griffin Borosilicate Glass - Lab Grade

In this review of the 5000ml Beaker, the bottom line is straightforward: labs and workshops that need a large, inert glass container for mixing, heating and bulk measurements will find this beaker a reliable, cost-effective choice. The reviewer found the single biggest reason to buy is the use of 3.3 borosilicate glass, which gives chemical inertness and better thermal resistance than standard soda-lime glass. The case of four format also makes it useful for small labs, classrooms, or repeat experiments where spares matter.

Key Features

• Large Capacity: The 5000ml volume handles bulk solutions and larger reaction mixtures without frequent transfers.
• Clear Double Scale: Graduations at 250ml and 500ml intervals make rough volume checks quick and repeatable for routine work.
• High Inertness: Made from 3.3 borosilicate glass, the beaker resists many chemicals and thermal stress better than ordinary glass.
• Practical Design: The low form Griffin shape with a beaded rim and spout produces dependable pouring and easier stirring.
• Uniform Walls: Consistent wall thickness and a white marking spot improve durability and labeling for experiments.
• Case Quantity: Supplied as a case of four, which reduces repeated ordering and provides replacements for breakage.

Who It's For

The beaker is well suited to educational labs, research benches, and light industrial use where a large, inert container is needed for mixing, heating, or storing reagents. Teachers, lab technicians, and hobbyists doing frequent large-volume work will appreciate the capacity and the double metric scale.

Those who need precision volumetric measurements, ultra-thin specialized glassware, or single-piece packaging should look elsewhere; this product is a heavy-duty general-purpose beaker intended for routine lab tasks rather than calibrated volumetric glassware.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• High chemical inertness from 3.3 borosilicate glass makes it suitable for many reagents.
• Large 5000ml capacity and double graduation scales speed up bulk handling and rough measurement.
• Beaded rim and poured spout reduce spills and make transfers easier.
• Sold as a case of four, offering good value for labs that need multiple units.

Cons

• Some users report differing impressions of wall thickness, so perceived robustness can vary by sample.
• Not intended as a precision volumetric device for analytical measurements.

Specifications

Capacity	5000ml
Graduations	250ml and 500ml marks to 5000ml
Glass Type	3.3 borosilicate glass
Form	Low form Griffin beaker
Height (approx)	280mm
Outer Diameter (approx)	184mm
Quantity	Case of 4

Our Verdict

The 5000ml Griffin low form beaker is a practical, value-oriented choice for general lab use where volume capacity, chemical inertness and reliable pouring matter more than volumetric precision. Labs that need multiple large beakers will find the case of four particularly useful and cost effective.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this beaker suitable for heating on a hot plate?
The 3.3 borosilicate glass offers improved thermal resistance and can be used on hot plates for routine heating, though standard lab safety and gradual heating practices should be followed.

Does the double scale provide accurate volumes?
The printed 250ml and 500ml graduations are useful for rough measurements and mixing, but this beaker is not a calibrated volumetric instrument for precise analytical work.

How many come in a package?
This listing is for a case of four 5000ml beakers, providing spare units for labs or classrooms.