Laboratory Instruments

common laboratory equipment and their appropriate use. Knowing the proper use will help ensure safe laboratory practices.

electronic balance

Balance

Used for measuring mass.

beaker

Beaker

Used to hold, mix, and heat liquids.

beaker tongs

Beaker Tongs

Used to pick up beakers.

bunsen burner

Bunsen Burner

Frequently used as a heat source in the absence of flammable materials.

buret

Buret

Used for dispensing an accurate volume of a liquid.

clay triangle

Clay Triangle

Used to support a crucible during heating.

crucible

Crucible

Used for holding chemicals during heating to very high temperatures.

crucible tongs

Crucible Tongs

Used to hold crucibles.

erlenmeyer flask

Erlenmeyer Flask

Used to hold and mix chemicals. The small neck is to facilitate mixing without spilling.

evaporating dish

Evaporating Dish

Used to heat liquids for evaporation.

forceps

Forceps

Used to pick up or hold small objects.

funnel

Funnel

Used to transfer liquids or fine-grained materials into containers with small openings. Also used for filtration.

graduated cylinder

Graduated Cylinder

Used to measure a precise volume of a liquid.

mortar and pestle

Mortar and Pestle

Used to crush and grind materials.

pipet bulb

Pipet Bulb

Used to draw liquids into a pipe.

ring clamp

Ring Clamp

Used with a ring stand to hold glassware, such as a beaker or a funnel.

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