Beakers were glass containers that were used to manipulate liquids and powders. They were typically used in laboratories or by itinerant alchemists to conduct experiments.[1][3]
Description[]
Though generally made of glass, some beakers were made of crystal, ceramic, or even lightly hammered metal. They were used to heat liquids, combine solutions, and dissolve watery compounds.[4]
Availability[]
Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold beakers in a variety of different sizes, along with vials and other laboratory glass containers, all of which were produced by the glass-blowers guild of Urmlaspyr.[1]
Notable Beakers[]
Notable Users of Beakers[]
- Beakers of several different sizes were essential in wizards' laboratories.[1]
- Beakers were an integral components of alchemist's supplies.[3]
Appendix[]
Gallery[]
Like many an apothecary, Wiston works with many beakers.
Large beakers rest on a stand as a drow alchemist is hard at work.
External Links[]
Beaker (glassware) article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 40. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
- ↑ Robert A. Nelson (January 1987). “Dungeoneer's Shopping Guide”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #117 (TSR, Inc.), p. 22.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jeremy Crawford, Mike Mearls (November 2017). Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Edited by Kim Mohan, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 79. ISBN 978-0-7869-6612-7.
- ↑ slade et al (December 1994). Encyclopedia Magica Volume I. (TSR, Inc.), p. 165. ISBN 1560768428.