Nessler Cylinder
Product Code : EL-MC-10241
Lab Glassware Manufacturer supplies the Nessler Cylinder in borosilicate glass, used for visual colour comparison, manufactured in Ambala, Haryana, India since 1982. Export enquiries are welcome from Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and worldwide as part of our Balkan Frontier trade.
Quick answer: The Nessler Cylinder is a tall, narrow borosilicate glass cylinder manufactured to matched, consistent wall thickness and diameter, used to visually compare the colour or turbidity of two liquid samples side by side.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Borosilicate Glass |
| Primary use | Colour/turbidity comparison |
| Manufacturer | Lab Glassware Manufacturer, Ambala, Haryana, India |
Why Nessler Cylinders Are Sold and Used as Matched Sets
Colour and turbidity comparison only works when both cylinders being compared present the sample through identical glass thickness and diameter, since any variation in the glass itself would visually distort the colour being judged. For this reason Nessler cylinders are manufactured to a consistent internal and external diameter along tall, narrow, flat-bottomed tubes, so a technician can look down through two cylinders side by side, or hold them against a shared light source, and be confident that any colour difference observed comes from the samples and not the glassware. This method remains a low-cost, equipment-light way to grade water clarity, colour intensity in chemical tests, and similar comparative assessments where a full spectrophotometer is not required or available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nessler Cylinder used for?
It is used for visual comparison of colour or turbidity between two liquid samples, commonly in water testing and colorimetric chemistry.
Why does glass consistency matter for this cylinder?
Consistent wall thickness and diameter ensure that colour differences observed come from the samples, not the glassware.
What material is the cylinder made of?
Borosilicate glass.
Does Lab Glassware Manufacturer export Nessler cylinders?
Yes, export enquiries are welcome from Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and worldwide.
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See also: Mixing Cylinder with Round Base, Measuring Cylinders and Laboratory Cylinders.
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Last updated: September 2026
