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A '''gas collecting tube''' is a glass tube with two [[stopcock]]s at each end, used to collect gases.

==General==
The gas collecting tube consists of a tubular container, made of borosilicate glass. At each end there is a well greased glass or [[Polytetrafluoroethylene|PTFE]] stopcock. Some models have a side tube with a [[septum]] and plastic screw.

==Availability==
Gas collecting tubes can be bought from lab suppliers or online.

==Uses==
*Determining the density of gases
*Collecting and storing gases

==References==
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===Relevant Sciencemadness threads===

[[Category:Lab equipment]]
[[Category:Glassware]]