Laboratory Equipment

plastic pipette

used to transfer small amounts of liquid

balance

used to weigh substances in grams

clay triangle

wire frame with porcelain supports; used to support a crucible

microscope

An optical instrument for magnifying very small objects.

Bunsen burner

To heat substances

test tube holder

To hold a test tube while it is being heated

evaporating dish

To hold liquids that are being evaporated

conical flask

To hold liquids that need to be swirled around or that have been filtered

test tube

To hold small amounts of substances that need to be heated or mixed

beaker

To hold substances when a test tube is too small

test tube rack

To hold test tubes while they are not in use or while they are being filled

measuring cylinder

To measure a quantity of liquid in millilitres

thermometer

To measure temperature in degrees celsius

spatula

To move small amounts of solid substances from one container to another

tongs

To pick up and hold small, solid objects, often while they are hot

filter funnel

To pour liquids from one container into another; can be used with filter paper to separate some mixtures

heatproof mat

To protect the bench while heating substances

safety goggles

To protect the eyes from damage while carrying out experiments

stirring rod

To stir substances in a beaker

tripod

To support beakers and similar containers of substances while they are being heated

gauze mat

To support beakers or flasks while heating

gloves

handwear: covers the hand and wrist