Laboratory Apparatus

Study Notes

Test Tube: A basic laboratory glassware, typically a cylindrical tube, used for holding, mixing, or heating small amounts of solids or liquids.
Beaker: A cylindrical container with a flat bottom, used to hold liquids or solids and to serve as a reaction vessel.
Volumetric Flask: A precise glass flask calibrated to contain a specific volume at a certain temperature, commonly used for accurate liquid measurements.
Erlenmeyer Flask: Designed for mixing and titrations, with a unique shape that allows non-slip handling and easy pouring.
Bunsen Burner: Generates a single open flame for heating, sterilization, and combustion in laboratory experiments.
Watch Glass: Circular, concave glass used for evaporating liquids, weighing solids, and covering beakers.
Burette: A graduated glass tube used to dispense precise volumes of liquid in titrations.
Filter Funnel: A tool used to transfer liquids into small-mouthed containers while filtering out solids.
Wash Bottle: Squeeze container usually made of plastic, utilized for rinsing and cleaning laboratory glassware.
Test Tube Brush: Cleaning tool designed to scrub and clean laboratory glassware such as beakers and test tubes.
Pipette: Instrument for measuring and transferring precise volumes of liquids, more accurate than flasks or cylinders.
Rubber Pipette (Bulb): Used for safety and preventing contamination when transferring small liquid volumes.
Spatula and Scoopula: Implements for scooping solids from containers and transferring them to balance crucibles.
Kipp's Apparatus: Used to convert solid materials into gaseous states through liquid reactions.
Glass Rod/Stirring Rod: Useful for mixing solutions and combining different substances in laboratory vessels.
Centrifuge: Equipment that separates fluids, gases, or liquids based on density for various laboratory applications.
Beaker Tongs: Tools for safely lifting hot containers or items that cannot be handled directly with hands.
Triple Beam Balance: An instrument used for weighing materials accurately before use in experiments.
Electrolysis Setup: A configuration for separating compounds into their components using electrical current.
Hot Plate: Provides uniform heating without the risk associated with open flames in laboratory settings.
Wire Gauze: Supporting piece of equipment that provides a stable surface for glassware when heated.
Glass Vials: Containers for storing small amounts of liquids or solids; can come with various closures.
Safety Goggles: Protective eyewear designed to shield eyes from chemical splashes and debris during experiments.
Petri Dish: Primarily used for culturing organisms on solid growth media.
Reagent Bottles: Wide-mouthed and narrow-mouthed bottles used for storing and dispensing chemical substances.
Graduated Cylinder: Instrument for measuring liquid volumes accurately, suitable for preparing reactions.
Alcohol Lamp: A type of spirit lamp used for producing a controlled flame for heating applications.
Evaporating Dish: Designed for evaporation of liquids to yield solid residues or concentrates.
6 Wells Reaction Plate: Organized plate for sample identification and conducting reactions in marked wells.
Test Tube Holder: Device for holding test tubes to prevent direct contact with hands during experiments.
Plastic Measuring Cups: High-quality tools for measuring dry and liquid ingredients accurately.
Litmus Paper and pH Paper: Used to test pH levels by changing color upon contact with acids or bases.
Condenser: Equipment that condenses vapors back into liquid by cooling them.
Volumetric Pipette: Manual device for exact liquid measurement and controlled dispensing.
Separatory Funnel: Used for separating immiscible liquids into differing solvent phases based on density.
Thistle Funnel: Ideal for pouring liquids or powders into small openings, ensuring careful handling.
Tripod: A three-legged support structure for stabilizing laboratory glassware during experiments.
Thermometer (Alcohol/Mercury): Precise temperature measurement device used for various laboratory applications.
U Tube: A U-shaped tube containing substances like water or mercury, utilized for measuring gas pressure.