Labratory Equipment
Test Tube
Holds small amounts of liquids, solids, and powders for observation and/or heating
Test Tube Brush
Cleans test tubes
Test Tube Rack
Holds and stores test tubes upright
Pipette/Dropper
Used to transfer small quantities of liquid
Test Tube Clamp
Attached to a retort stand to hold test tubes upright for heating
Beaker
Holds and pours larger quantities of liquids and solids
Rubber Stoppers
Seals test tubes/flasks
Funnel
Channels liauids and small powdered substances into container to prevent spilling
Erlenmeyer Flask
This flask is best used for swirling liquids as well as collecting filtrate during filteration
Retort Stand
Supports different appratus while heating using a bunsen burner and wire gauze
Graduated Cylinder
Mesures volume of liquids
Wire Gauze
Holds and supports apparus during experiments. Used in conjunction with a ring clamp or utility clamp
Beaker Tongs
Holds the beaker and transfers it when hot
Test Tube Tongs
Holds and transfers test tubes for observation and gentle heating.
Glass Rod
Stirs solutions and chemicals
Forceps Tweezers
Grasps and moves small solid materials
Scoopula
Transfers small powder substances and small solids
Spot Plate
Holds small amounts of chemicals for mixing and observation
Spark Lighter
Creates a spark to light a bunsen burner
Watch Glass
Used as a cover for beakers or for evaportating liquid solutions
Bunsen Burner
Creates a continuous flame to heat substances
Ring Clamp
Attaches glassware to a retort for heating. Also holds funnels for filtering
Clay Triangle
Holds the crucible above a flame for heating
Crucible and Cover
Used to heat solutions or solids at a high temperature
Pestle and Mortar
Used to cursh solids into a powder
Crucible Tongs
Transports crucible and cover to prevent burns when hot