Flasks-D, Without Side Cut for Dissolution
Product Code : EL-GF-10174
Quick answer: The Flasks-D, Without Side Cut is a dissolution-apparatus vessel made from heat-resistant, low-expansion borosilicate glass with a smooth hemispherical base and graduation at 50ml intervals, used for determining the dissolution characteristics of medicine in capsules and tablets.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Heat-resistant, low-expansion borosilicate glass |
| Base | Smooth hemispherical base |
| Graduation | 50ml intervals |
| Side cut | Without side cut |
| Application | Dissolution testing of capsules and tablets |
Without Side Cut vs. With Side Cut Dissolution Vessels
This Flasks-D vessel is the without-side-cut configuration — a plain vessel without the cut-out used on some dissolution apparatus for sampling access. The smooth hemispherical base is a functional requirement of dissolution testing, since surface irregularities can disturb the hydrodynamics around a dissolving dosage form and affect test results. Low-expansion borosilicate glass keeps the vessel dimensionally stable across the water-bath temperatures used in dissolution testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Flasks-D vessel used for?
It is used for determining the dissolution characteristics of medicine in capsules and tablets.
Why does the base need to be smooth and hemispherical?
A smooth hemispherical base avoids surface irregularities that could disturb the hydrodynamics around a dissolving dosage form during testing.
What is the graduation interval?
The vessel is graduated at 50ml intervals.
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Last updated: September 2026.
