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Lab Equipment

Science

EquipmentUse
Beaker holds liquids, can be used to heat substances, or can be used to measure volume, though they don't measure volume very accurately.
Erlenmeyer Flask holds solids or liquids, can be used to heat substances, and can be closed up with a rubber stopper.
Florence Flask or a round bottom flask used for the mixing or heating of chemicals. The narrow neck prevents splash exposure.
Stirring Rod used to manually stir solutions. Can also be used to transfer a single drop of a solution. They are very fragile.
Thermometer measures the temperature of substances. Never stir liquids with it.
Graduated Cylinder used to accurately measure volumes of liquids.
Test Tubes used to (hold) heat small amounts of substances in a flame.
Test Tube Rack holds test tubes.
Test Tube Holders holds test tubes that are too hot to handle with your hands.
Test Tube Brushes used to clean test tubes and graduated cylinders.
Rubber Stoppers and Corks both used to close containers to avoid spillage or contamination. Never heat when there is one in place.
Well Plates used when you want to perform many small scale reactions at one time.
Watch Glass used to hold a small amount of solid, such as the product of a reaction. Could temporarily serve to cover beakers.
Dropper used to transfer a small volume of liquid.
Forceps used to pick up small objects.
Funnel used to aid in the transfer of liquid from one container to another.
Disposable Pipette used to transfer a few drops of liquid from one place to another. Can be thrown away.
Wash Bottle has a spout that delivers a wash solution to a specific area.
Spatulas used to move solid chemicals from their containers.
Tongs used to move substances or containers that you prefer not to touch, or shouldn't touch.
Beaker Tongs used to move beakers containing hot liquids.
Bunsen Burner used for the heating of nonvolatile liquids and solids. Connects to gas jets with rubber tubing.
Striker used to light Bunsen burners.
Inoculating Loop used to transfer bacteria from one location or to another.
Evaporating Dish used for the heating of stable solid compounds and elements.
Metal Ring connects to a ring stand and provides a stable, elevated platform for heating beakers or other containers.
Test Tube Clamp used to secure test tubes to the ring stand.
Wire Gauze sits on the iron ring to provide a place to stand a beaker. The clay promotes even heating, which will prevent beakers from breaking during heating.
Ring Stand used with other equipment, to hold containers or other items up over a flame.
Beaker Stand used with other equipment, to hold containers or other items up over a flame. Similar to a ring stand.
Scoopula used to "scoop" chemicals out of containers. Like a spatula.
Triple Beam Balance used to measure mass of an object.
Mortar and Pestle used to grind up substances into powder.
Anemometer measures wind speed.
Spring Scale measures force in Newtons.
Rubber Mitt used to pick up hot glassware without burning your hands.
Barometer used to measure air pressure. (which can help predict the weather)
Petri Dish used to grow bacteria or to hold substances. Made out of plastic or glass.
Safety Glasses used for minimum safety in the lab. Not for fire, chemical, or glassware safety.
Safety Goggles used for eye safety when working with chemicals, fire, or glassware.
Fire Blanket used to smother fires on people. the fabric is flame resistant.
Fire Extinguisher used to put out fires. Only use water based on people, otherwise use a fire blanket on people. Remember PASS method when using.
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