Lab Equipment (Chemistry)

Beaker

Cylindrical glass container used for mixing, heating, and stirring liquids. Not great for precise measurements.

Erlenmeyer/ Conical Flask

Cone-shaped flask used to mix chemicals by swirling. Can be stoppered and heated.

Test Tube

Small glass tube used to hold, mix, or heat small amounts of substances.

Test Tube Rack

Holds test tubes upright for easy access and observation.

Test Tube Holder

A clamp-like tool used to hold a single test tube, especially when hot.

Graduated/ Measuring Cylinder

Tall, narrow container used to measure liquid volumes accurately.

Crucible and Lid

Small ceramic container used for heating solids to very high temperatures.

Watch glass

A concave glass dish used for holding small samples, evaporating liquids, or covering beakers.

Pipette/Dropper

Used to transfer small amounts of liquids with precision.

Burette

A graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom, used in titrations for delivering measured volumes of liquid precisely.

Volumetric Flask

A pear-shaped flask used to prepare solutions of exact volumes.