lab safety/equipment

graduated cylinder

for measuring and pouring liquid; not for heaeting or mixing

funnel

to aid in pouring a liquid from a wide-mouth container into a small opening; to filter substances with filter paper is used

thermometer

for measuring temperature

watch glass

for holding or covering chemicals; holds chemicals while drying and coverbeaker to prevent evaporationgl

glass stirring rod

for mixing or stirring substances, made of glass to resist heat, stains and corrosion

dropper

for transferring a small amount of liquid

test tube holder

for holding one or more test tubes

wash bottle

for rinsing or adding water

beaker

for measuring and pouring liquids; for heating or mixing substances

test tube rack

for holding individual test tubes

beaker tongs

for lifting hot beakers

safety goggles/glasses

to protect the eyes

erlenmeyer flask

for measuring and pouring liquids; for heating or mixing substances; shape avoids loss due to splashing

test tube

for heating or mixing small amount of chemicals

scoopula

for moving samples of solid, not used for stirring

electronic balance

for measuring weight

water bath

heats water to a specific temperature and keeps samples at that temperature for extended periods of time

feementation tube

to collect and observe gases produced by fermentation

gloves

protect hands from injury and contaminating, and providing a barrier between hands and objectsp

lab coat

protect skin and clothing from spills, splashes, and contact with hazardous subtances, chemicals, or biological agents

fume hood

protects laboratory workers from exposure to harmful fumes, vapors, and particulate matter

fire extinguisher

to put out or control small fire by releasing an agent that cools the fuel, removes oxygen, or sotps the chemical reaction of fire

fire blanket

to put out small fires by cutting off their oxygen supplye

eye wash station

protects workers from eye injuries caused by chemicals, biological agents, or physical irritants. it works by spraying water into the eyes to flush away hazardous substances and prevent permanent damageeeeee or dangerous reactions

broken glass container

to store and dispose of broken glass that is non-contaminatingsa

safety shower

washes away chemicals that have come into contact with a person’s skin or clothing. are used for decontamination and first aid