lab equipment

Term: Iron Ring
Definition: Metal ring with screw fastener; used to fasten to a ring stand as a support for apparatus.

Term: Buret Clamp / Test Tube Clamp
Definition: Metal clamp with swivel and lock; used to hold apparatus, may be fastened to the ring stand.

Term: Mortar and Pestle
Definition: Heavy porcelain dish with grinder; used to grind chemicals to a powder.

Term: Spatula
Definition: Metal or porcelain; used to transfer solid chemicals in weighing.

Term: Triangular File
Definition: Metal file with three cutting edges; used to scratch glass tubing for breaking.

Term: Rubber Connector
Definition: Short piece of rubber tubing; used to connect parts of apparatus.

Term: Pinch Clamp
Definition: Metal clamp with finger grips; used to clamp a rubber connector.

Term: Test Tube Rack
Definition: Holds test tubes in an upright position.

Term: Plastic Wash Bottle
Definition: Squeezable plastic bottle with angular tip; used to dispense distilled water.

Term: Pneumatic Trough
Definition: Galvanized iron container; used to hold water, gas collecting bottles, and delivery tube from gas generator.

Term: Test Tube Brush
Definition: Wire handle with bristles; used to scrub glassware.

Term: Ring Rod
Definition: Straight metal rod; used in ring stand setups.

Term: Evaporating Dish
Definition: Porcelain; used to contain small amounts of liquid for evaporation.

Term: Glass Plate
Definition: Thick glass; used for various purposes, including as a cover.

Term: Watch Glass
Definition: Curved glass; may be used as a beaker cover or for holding small amounts of substances.

Term: Funnel
Definition: Glass or plastic; used to transfer liquids.

Term: Medicine Dropper
Definition: Glass tip with rubber bulb; used to transfer small volumes of liquid.

Term: Forceps
Definition: Metal; used to pick up or hold small objects.

Term: Funnel Support
Definition: Wooden or metal frame with slots for funnels; used to support funnels.

Term: Wide-Mouth Bottle
Definition: Glass; used as a container.

Term: Thin Stem Pipette
Definition: Plastic; used to transfer small volumes of liquid.

Term: Beaker
Definition: Glass container; used like a cup to hold or heat liquids.

Term: Graduated Cylinder
Definition: Glass; marked with mL scale; used to measure volume.

Term: Erlenmeyer Flask
Definition: Glass; used as a container and may be heated.

Term: Florence Flask
Definition: Glass; used as a container and may be heated.

Term: Test Tube
Definition: Glass; used to hold small quantities of substances and may be heated.

Term: Test Tube Holder
Definition: Metal clamp; used to hold test tubes.

Term: Tongs
Definition: Metal; used to pick up and hold apparatus.

Term: Gas Measuring Tube
Definition: Glass; used to collect and measure volumes of gas.

Term: Double Buret Clamp
Definition: Metal clamp; used to hold two burets during titration.

Term: 10 cm Ruler
Definition: Plastic; used to measure length.

Term: Pipestem Triangle
Definition: Triangular wire frame; supports crucible during heating.

Term: Crucible and Cover
Definition: Small porcelain dish with lid; used to heat small amounts of solid to high temperatures.

Term: Ceramic-Fibered Square
Definition: Hardened ceramic-fibered pad; used under hot apparatus.

Term: Wire Gauze
Definition: Wire screen with ceramic center; used to spread the heat of a flame.

Term: Laboratory Burner
Definition: Metal heating device; used to heat chemicals in beakers or test tubes.

Term: Ring Stand
Definition: Metal rod fixed upright in a heavy base; used as a support.

Term: Buret
Definition: Glass; used to withdraw and measure volumes of solutions in titrations.

Term: Volumetric Flask
Definition: Glass; used in preparation of solutions to a precise volume.

Term: 24-Well Microtitration Plate
Definition: Plastic; used to hold liquids in micro experiments.