lab equipment

Iron Ring

Metal ring with screw fastener; used to fasten to a ring stand as a support for apparatus.

Buret Clamp / Test Tube Clamp

Metal clamp with swivel and lock; used to hold apparatus, may be fastened to the ring stand.

Mortar and Pestle

Heavy porcelain dish with grinder; used to grind chemicals to a powder.

Spatula

Metal or porcelain; used to transfer solid chemicals in weighing.

Triangular File

Metal file with three cutting edges; used to scratch glass tubing for breaking.

Rubber Connector

Short piece of rubber tubing; used to connect parts of apparatus.

Pinch Clamp

Metal clamp with finger grips; used to clamp a rubber connector.

Test Tube Rack

Holds test tubes in an upright position.

Plastic Wash Bottle

Squeezable plastic bottle with angular tip; used to dispense distilled water.

Pneumatic Trough

Galvanized iron container; used to hold water, gas collecting bottles, and delivery tube from gas generator.

Test Tube Brush

Wire handle with bristles; used to scrub glassware.

Ring Rod

Straight metal rod; used in ring stand setups.

Evaporating Dish

Porcelain; used to contain small amounts of liquid for evaporation.

Glass Plate

Thick glass; used for various purposes, including as a cover.

Watch Glass

Curved glass; may be used as a beaker cover or for holding small amounts of substances.

Funnel

Glass or plastic; used to transfer liquids.

Medicine Dropper

Glass tip with rubber bulb; used to transfer small volumes of liquid.

Forceps

Metal; used to pick up or hold small objects.

Funnel Support

Wooden or metal frame with slots for funnels; used to support funnels.

Wide-Mouth Bottle

Glass; used as a container.

Thin Stem Pipette

Plastic; used to transfer small volumes of liquid.

Beaker

Glass container; used like a cup to hold or heat liquids.

Graduated Cylinder

Glass; marked with mL scale; used to measure volume.

Erlenmeyer Flask

Glass; used as a container and may be heated.

Florence Flask

Glass; used as a container and may be heated.

Test Tube

Glass; used to hold small quantities of substances and may be heated.

Test Tube Holder

Metal clamp; used to hold test tubes.

Tongs

Metal; used to pick up and hold apparatus.

Gas Measuring Tube

Glass; used to collect and measure volumes of gas.

Double Buret Clamp

Metal clamp; used to hold two burets during titration.

10 cm Ruler

Plastic; used to measure length.

Pipestem Triangle

Triangular wire frame; supports crucible during heating.

Crucible and Cover

Small porcelain dish with lid; used to heat small amounts of solid to high temperatures.

Ceramic-Fibered Square

Hardened ceramic-fibered pad; used under hot apparatus.

Wire Gauze

Wire screen with ceramic center; used to spread the heat of a flame.

Laboratory Burner

Metal heating device; used to heat chemicals in beakers or test tubes.

Ring Stand

Metal rod fixed upright in a heavy base; used as a support.

Buret

Glass; used to withdraw and measure volumes of solutions in titrations.

Volumetric Flask

Glass; used in preparation of solutions to a precise volume.

24-Well Microtitration Plate

Plastic; used to hold liquids in micro experiments.