Compare and contrast the functions of each of the following types of flasks: filter, erlenmeyer, volumetric. (site 2)

Filter flasks are also known as vacuum, suction or the Buchner flasks. They have thick walls and also have a short glass tube. The thick walls are designed to enable the filter withstand high pressures of vacuum applied to filter substances. Generally this is used for filtering.

While the Erlenmeyer flask also called as a conical flask, is a titration flask which consists of a conical body, a flat bottom, and round neck. This is used for used for general uses such as mixing, titrations, preparation of cultures, for recrystallization, and for supporting filter funnels.

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