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Oil Bath by chemistry definition, means using a vessels such as hot plate or a Bunsen burner containing oil, typically silicone oil or mineral oil to heat up the solution within the vessels. Silicone oil are probably the best to use as there are many advantages such as low chance of inflammatory, long lifespan and does not give out any bad odors. However, the price is very expensive compare to other oils, which is impractical. Mineral oil are used more oftenly as the price is cheaper and the unpleasant odour are kept to the minimum The temperature of the oil can normally reaches up to 200°C. A laboratory used oil bath are normally made by aluminium or stainless steel pan, thick layered glass and heavy dish in order to withstand the high temperature, breakage or spoilage of oil.