Lab Equipment Descriptions

Beaker

For holding and heating liquids, NOT for measuring liquid volumes.

Erlenmeyer flask

For holding and heating liquids, NOT for measuring liquid volumes.

Volumetric flask

For preparing solutions.

Graduated cylinder

For measuring liquid volumes.

Evaporating dish

For evaporating liquids.

Crucible with lid

For heating solids.

Clay triangle

For holding a crucible on a ring stand.

Crucible tongs

For picking up and moving hot crucibles and lids.

Wire screen

For supporting beakers and evaporating dishes on a ring stand.

Ring stand

Used to support other pieces of lab equipment such as crucibles, wire screens, etc.

Iron ring

Attached to a ring stand; supports wire screens, clay triangles, and funnels.

Utility clamp

Attaches to a ring stand and holds a test tube.

Test tube

For holding small amounts of chemicals.

Test tube holder

For holding hot test tubes.

Test tube rack

For holding and organizing test tubes.

Scoopula

For taking solids out of containers.

Watch glass

For holding small amounts of chemicals; can also function as a lid for a beaker or evaporating dish.

Stirring rod

For stirring liquids.

Bunsen burner

For general purpose heating.

Hot plate

For heating beakers and Erlenmeyer flasks.

Forceps

For picking up small objects.

Graduated pipet with bulb

For measuring and transferring liquids.

Beral pipets

For transferring liquids.

Wash bottle

Contains purified water for rinsing glassware.

Mortar and pestle

For grinding solids into powder.

Funnel

For pouring liquids into containers and for holding filter paper.