Lab Equipment

Volumetric Flask

Used for making up solutions to a known volume.

Beaker

Used to hold liquids or to measure a large volume of liquids.

Buret

Dispensing and transferring known volumes of fluids.

Triple Beam Balance

Used to measure the mass of a substance.

Pipette

Draws in a liquid and dispenses it in drops.

Scoopula

Used to scoop to transfer powder and crystal chemicals (solids).

Erlenmeyer’s Flask

Holds liquids and has a narrow neck to prevent splashes.

Test Tube

Holds liquids for testing and experiments.

Graduated Cylinder

Used to accurately measure the volume of liquids.

Thermometer

Used to measure the temperature.

Forceps

Used to pick up or hold small things.

Spatula

Used to scoop or transfer powder chemicals.

Evaporating Dish

Used for heating a liquid mixture to evaporate, leaving a solid substance behind.

Watch Glass

Used to cover a beaker and holds solids while being weighed.

Hot Plate/Stirrer

Used to heat and stir substances.

Test Tube Rack

Used to hold test tubes in rows.

Tongs

Used to hold or remove hot glassware.

Ring Stand

Used to hold clamps, funnels, and wire gauze above the table.

Crucible/Cover

Holds small amounts of chemicals for heating.

Stoppers

Cover the ends of test tubes and flasks.

Bunsen Burner

Used to heat substances.

Well/Spot Plate

Used to hold very small amounts of chemicals for multiple testings.

Clay Triangle

Used to hold a crucible while it’s being heated.

Safety Goggles

Used to protect your eyes from chemical splashes.