Laboratory Instruments
common laboratory equipment and their appropriate use. Knowing the proper use will help ensure safe laboratory practices.
Balance
Used for measuring mass.
Beaker
Used to hold, mix, and heat liquids.
Beaker Tongs
Used to pick up beakers.
Bunsen Burner
Frequently used as a heat source in the absence of flammable materials.
Buret
Used for dispensing an accurate volume of a liquid.
Clay Triangle
Used to support a crucible during heating.
Crucible
Used for holding chemicals during heating to very high temperatures.
Crucible Tongs
Used to hold crucibles.
Erlenmeyer Flask
Used to hold and mix chemicals. The small neck is to facilitate mixing without spilling.
Evaporating Dish
Used to heat liquids for evaporation.
Forceps
Used to pick up or hold small objects.
Funnel
Used to transfer liquids or fine-grained materials into containers with small openings. Also used for filtration.
Graduated Cylinder
Used to measure a precise volume of a liquid.
Mortar and Pestle
Used to crush and grind materials.
Pipet Bulb
Used to draw liquids into a pipe.
Ring Clamp
Used with a ring stand to hold glassware, such as a beaker or a funnel.