Chemistry Lab Equipment - Vishnu P

electronic balance

Uses an algorithm to calculate the mass of a sample of material based on the force of gravity.

Bunsen burner

Gas burner that uses an open flame to heat materials contained in heat resistant test tubes, beakers or flasks.

hot plate

An electrical device with a flat surface used to heat materials contained in heat resistant test tubes, beakers or flasks.

ring/ retort stand

Used as a support during chemistry experiments; Rings and clamps attach to the stand to hold equipment in place.

ring clamp

Apparatus used with ring stand to hold a glass container during an experiment.

Test Tube clamp

Adjustable apparatus used to attach lab equipment such as a thermometer or pH meter to a rind stand and hold it securely in place.

beaker

An open cylindrical container with a pouring lip; used for mixing larger amounts of substances during lab experiments. NOT used for measuring.

Erlenmeyer flask

Container used to hold liquids, has narrow neck to prevent splashes.

crucible

A small, porcelain container used to heat materials during lab experiments.

evaporating dish

A a large porcelain container used for evaporation of small volumes of liquids during lab experiments.

beaker tongs

An instrument with two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding hot beakers.

crucible tongs

An instrument with two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding hot crucibles.

stirring rod

A glass rod, sometimes with rubber scraping end that is used to stir combinations of materials and to guide pouring liquids.

test tube

A thin glass tube closed at one end, used to hold small amounts of material for laboratory testing or experiments.

scoopula

A small scoop, spoon or spatula used to transfer solid materials between containers.

graduated cylinder

A glass or plastic lab instrument used to measure volume of a liquid.

forceps or tweezers

A lab instrument with flexible metal or plastic arms used to pick up, hold and move small items.

test tube rack

Small plastic, metal or wood rack used to hold test tubes for side by side comparison of experiments.

filter paper

A special porous material used to separate solids from liquids.

striker

A tool used to light a bunsen burner.

test tube holder

A spring metal apparatus used to hold test tubes or glass tubing.

fire blanket

Safety equipment made of specially treated, fire resistant fabric and used to smother fires on desktop, hair or clothes.

eyewash

Used to flush the eyes with water in case of contamination by hazardous chemicals

Test tube brush/beaker brush

used to wash glassware

funnel

Used to filter solutions

clay triangle

used to hold a crucible while the crucible is heated