Lab Equipment

Beaker

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

Erlenmeyer flask

For holding and heating liquids. Allows you to swirl liquids without spilling. Used for liquids that may release gas or splatter. NOT for measuring liquid volumes.

Volumetric flask

For preparing solutions. Can measure one very specific volume.

Round-bottom flask

Holds liquids and allows them to be heated evenly

Graduated cylinder

For measuring liquid volumes.

Evaporating dish

For evaporating liquids. Can also be used for heating solids.

Crucible with lid

For heating solids. Should rest on/in clay triangle during heating.

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 pipet

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.

Thermometer

A device used to measure temperature.

Electronic balance

A device used to measure mass.

Ruler

A device used to measure length.

Tripod

A three-legged platform used to hold something above a bunsen burner.