Lab Safety Equipment

Goggles

protects eyes from spills, gas fumes, broken glass, etc

Ring Stand

supports various equipment above lab bench so that we can read it easier and heat with a Bunsen burner

Ring

attaches to ring stand and supports various equipment like wire gauze, clay triangles, and beakers

Funnel

holds a piece of filter paper or may be used to pour without splatter

Wire Guaze

spreads the heat from the Bunsen burner

Beaker

used as a container for larger reactions and may be heated

Erlenmeyer Flask

used as a container for larger reactions and may be heated, narrow mouth contains splatter

Wash Bottle

dispenses distilled water to keep experiments from being contaminated

Utility Clamp

attaches to a ring stand and holds various lab equipment

Test Tube

allows us to heat a reaction on a small scale

Test Tube Rack

holds test tubes in upright position during a reaction

Test Tube Holder

allows us to move test tubes

Clay Triangle

supports a crucible while being heated

Crucible and Cover

allows us to heat small amounts of solid materials and high temperatures

Crucible Tongs

picks up and holds crucibles and evaporating dishes (NOT beakers)

Evaporating Dish

used to evaporate small amounts of liquid

Watch Glass

covers beakers or holds a small amount of liquid for evaporating

Bunsen Burner

very high heat source

Striker

used in place of matches to light Bunsen burner

Forceps

holds and picks up small objects and solid materials

Spatula/Scoopula

transfers solid chemicals from one place to another

Dropper

used to transfer small amounts of liquid

Glass Stir Rod

stirs materials and is used for carefully pouring liquids

Mortar & Pestle

grinds solid chemicals into a powder

Graduated Cylinder

measures volume