LAB EQUIPMENTS USES

Beaker Hold, heat or mix chemicals

Boiling Tube Used to strongly heat substances in the

flames of a Bunsen burner. It is 50%
bigger than a test tube

Buchner funnel Used with vacuum flask for performing

vacuum filtration.

Bunsen Burner Acts as a heat source as it has open flame

Burette Used in titration to measure precisely how

much liquid has been delivered

Burette clamp Used to hold burettes on a ring stand

compass Used to show direction

Crucible Used to heat small quantities to very high

temperature

Disposable pipette Used to measure & dispense very small

amounts of liquids

Dropper Used to obtain and transfer small amounts

of liquid drop by drop
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Digital Balance Used for weighing substances or objects

(usually in grams)

Erlenmeyer flask Wide based, narrow-mouth flask used to

hold, heat, transport and store liquids.

Evaporating Dish Used to recover dissolved solids by

evaporation

Round bottom / Florence flask Flask with a round body & flat bottom.
Use4d to hold & heat liquids

Forceps (tweezers) For picking up or moving very small items

in lab or during dissection

Funnel Used to pour liquids into a small-necked

container. Also used to hold filter paper.

Glass rod Used to stir liquids. Usually made of glass

Googles (safety glasses) Protects the eyes from chemicals or other

hazards

Graduated cylinder Used to measure specific volume of liquids

Hot plate Used for heating substances & liquids in

beakers & flasks
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Magnet An object that gives off an external

magnetic field

Magnifying glass Used to observe and make small objects

look bigger

Microscope Is used to observe small objects, even cells

Mortar and pestle Used to crush or grind solids into powder

for experiments

Petri dish Used to grow microorganisms or store

small specimen for observation

Pipette Used to dispense measured volumes of

liquid

Pipestem (clay triangle) Supports crucibles when they are being

heated over an open flame

Ring clamp Attached to a ring stand and with wire

gauze, it supports beakers or flasks while
heated by a Bunsen burner

Ring stand Supports the Bunsen burner, iron ring,

pipestem triangle, and other items, often
while heating a substance

Rubber stopper Used to seal flasks and test tubes, and can
have holes for thermometers and other
probes.
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Scoopula Scooping solids/powders

Separatory funnel For separating layers of immiscible liquids

or for dropping liquids

Spatula Used for moving small amounts of solid

from place to place (often when measuring
mass)

Stopwatch Used to measure the time interval of an

event

Striker Used to light a gas burner

Syringe Used to inject or withdraw fluid

Test tubes Used for storing, mixing and heating small

amounts of chemicals

Test tube brush Used to clean test tubes and other narrow
mouth lab glassware

Test tube holder Holds test tubes while heating

Test tube rack Holds test tubes while reactions happen in

them or while they are not needed.
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Thermometer Takes temperature of solids, liquids, and

gases

Tong Used to transport & hold crucibles and

evaporating dishes when hot

Tripod Used to support flasks & beakers when

heated

Utility clamp Attaches test tubes and other glassware to

ring stand.

Vacuum filter flask Used with vacuum line and Buchner funnel
for vacuum filtration

Volumetric flask Used to measure one specific volume in

mixing accurate solutions

Wash bottle Used to wash or rinse other containers

Watch glass Used to evaporate a liquid, hold solids

being weighed or transported. Can also be
used to cover beakers

Weigh Boat Used for weighing solids

Wire gauze Used with a ring clamp to support

glassware over a Bunsen burner. Spreads
flames out for even heating
triangular file: To transfer solid chemicals in weighing. 

Sintered crucible: is a type of filtration device made of Pyrex glass. It is fitted

with sintered ground glass, filter disc at a small distance above the lower end.
Generally, this device is useful in directly collecting a precipitate that requires
drying

gas collecting bottle: describes an oblong gas-tight container with one valve at
either end. Usually such a container has a gauged volume, has a cylindrical
shape and is made of glass. Gas collecting tubes are used for science-related
purposes; for taking samples of gases.

Spot plates: are used to perform many (more than one) small scales reactions at
one time.

evaporating dish: is a piece of laboratory glassware used for the evaporation of

solutions and supernatant liquids, and sometimes to their melting point.
Evaporating dishes are used to evaporate excess solvents – most commonly
water – to produce a concentrated solution or a solid precipitate of the dissolved
substance.

glass plate: Useful for a variety of general laboratory applications including as a

cover, mixing surface

Centrifuge tubes are used to contain liquids during centrifugation, which

separates the sample into its components by rapidly rotating it around a fixed
axis. 

conical flask: uses include mixing and heating solutions, short term storage and
for research involving testing accessories such as chemical probes and sensors. 

safety box: Used to carry tubes and containers under safe conditions. used to
store

Reagent bottles: also known as media bottles or graduated bottles, are

containers made of glass, plastic, borosilicate or related substances, and topped
by special caps or stoppers.

condenser: is a heat exchanger used to condense a gaseous substance into a

liquid state through cooling. Condensers are used in air conditioning, industrial
chemical processes such as distillation, steam power plants and other heat-
exchange systems.

iodine flask: These flasks are used for the determination of iodine.

triple beam balance: is an instrument used to measure mass very precisely

Capillary Tube - A tube with a calibrated inside diameter and length used to
control the flow of refrigerant. It also connects the remote bulb to the
thermostatic expansion valve, and/or the remote bulb to the thermostat.

centigram balance has three modes: (1) balanced, when the masses on its arm
equal the load on the pan and it is ready to read, (2) overweight, when the load
is greater than 111g, and (3) underweight, when the balance has been zeroed
with a mass on its pan and the mass has been removed.

gloves: protect against skin absorption of chemicals, chemical burns, thermal

burns, lacerations, and cryogenic liquid exposure.

manual suction pump: These devices generally work by squeezing a pump to

create a vacuum. They're often attached to large canisters. For some of these
devices, the strength of the suction is heavily dependent on the speed at which
you squeeze the pump.

digital suction pump: A suction machine, also known as an aspirator, is a type of

medical device that is primarily used for removing obstructions — like mucus,
saliva, blood, or secretions — from a person's airway.

Autoclave: operate at high temperature and pressure in order to kill

microorganisms and spores. They are used to decontaminate certain biological
waste and sterilize media, instruments and lab ware.

hand tally counter: is a mechanical, electronic, or software device used to

incrementally count something, typically fleeting.

viscometer: (also called viscosimeter) is an instrument used to measure the

viscosity of a fluid.

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Follow the instructions: Know how to use all of the lab equipment before you begin. 
Know the Location of Safety Equipment. 
Don't Eat or Drink in the Laboratory: There is too much risk of contaminating your
food. You could touch it with a hand that is coated with chemicals. 
Don't Taste or Sniff Chemicals: Tasting or smelling some chemicals can be
dangerous or even deadly.
Don't Play Mad Scientist in the Laboratory: act responsibly in the lab. Similarly,
the laboratory is not the place for horseplay. You could break glassware, annoy others,
and potentially cause an accident.
Dispose of Lab Waste Properly: One important laboratory safely rule is to know
what to do with your experiment when it's over.
Know What to Do With Lab Accidents: One particularly important safety rule is to
tell a supervisor if and when an accident occurs. Don't lie about it or try to cover it up.

Importance in knowing the apparatus:

- Students in the laboratory should always be familiar with the lab
equipment’s. science might be entertaining, but it can also be
hazardous because you could be dealing with any number of
materials, chemicals that could cause harm.
- It is important to always use the various laboratory apparatus with
care and precaution. Different apparatus has different functions.Such
as glass rod,test tube,test tube holder, so you must know the
importance of using every apparatus, so that you can use them
rightly,and the experiment will go successfully.

Why is laboratory important?

- “A laboratory is always considered as a relevant and essential” Every
school has laboratories where students can perform researches,
experiments or even learn new things with the help of internet
facility.
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Physical Hazards:
Explosive - May explode if exposed to fire, heat, shock,
friction.

 Avoid ignition sources (sparks, flames, heat)

 Keep your distance

 Wear protective clothing

Flammable if exposed to ignition sources, sparks, heat. Some

substances with this symbol may give off flammable gases in
contact with water.

 Avoid ignition sources (sparks, flames, heat)

 Keep your distance

 Wear protective clothing

Oxidising - Can burn even without air, or can intensify fire in

combustible materials.

 Avoid ignition sources (sparks, flames, heat)

 Keep your distance

 Wear protective clothing

Corrosive May corrode / destroy or damage (metal, stone, or

other materials) slowly by chemical action.

 Keep away from metals

Contains gas under pressure. Gas released may be very cold. Gas
container may explode if heated.

 Do not heat containers

 Avoid contact with skin and eyes

Health Hazard:

Toxic material which may cause life threatening effects even in

small amounts and with short exposure.

 Do not swallow the material, allow it to come into

contact with skin or breathe it
 Corrosive material which may cause skin burns and permanent
eye damage.

 Avoid contact with skin and eyes

 Do not breathe vapors or sprays

 Wear protective clothing

8. IRRITATION: May cause irritation (redness, rash) or less serious

toxicity.

 Keep away from skin and eyes

 Avoid release to the environment

HARMFUL: May cause serious and prolonged health effects on short- or

long-term exposure.

 Do not swallow the material, allow it to come into contact with skin
or breathe it

Environmental Hazard:

Aquatic toxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long

lasting effects in the environment.

 Avoid release to the environment

DO NOT TASTE OR INTENTIONALLY SNIFF CHEMICALS. BECAUSE,
TASTING OR SMELLING SOME CHEMICALS CAN BE DANGEROUS OR EVEN
DEADLY
SEROLOGICAL PIPETTE

HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS CHEMICAL NAME CHEMI

1. SUGAR SUCROSE C12H22O11
2. MOUTHWASH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE H2O2
3. BAKING POWDER SODIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE NaHCO3
4. SALT SODIUM CHLORIDE NaCl
5. ALCOHOL ETHANOL C2H5OH
6. MOTHBALLS NAPHTHALENE C10H8
7. VINEGAR ACETIC ACID CH3COOH
8. SOAP SODIUM STERATE C18H35COONaO2
9. VANILLA VANILLIN C8H8O3
10. BLEACH SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE NaOCl
11. LEMON JUICE CITRIC ACID C6H8O7
12. AMMONIA AZANE NH3
13. ASPIRIN 2-ACETOXYBENZOIC ACID C9H8O4
14. CAUSTIC SODA SODIUM HYDROXIDE NaOH
15. CHALK CALCIUM CARBONATE CaCO3
16. LAUNDRY DETERGENT SODIUM DODECYL BENZENE SULPHONATE C18H29NaO3S
17. TAWAS ALUMINUM POTASSIUM SULFATE KAI(SO4)2*12H2O
18. FOOD COLORING TARTRAZINE C16H9N4Na3O9S2
19. DEODORANT ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE AInCl(3n-m)(OH)m
20. MURIATIC ACID HYDROCHLORIC ACID HCl
SUGAR - added sugar in foods acts as a sweetener, preservative, texture modifier,
fermentation substrate, flavouring and colouring agent, bulking agent.
MOUTHWASH - also called oral rinse, is a liquid product used to rinse your teeth, gums, and
mouth. It usually contains an antiseptic to kill harmful bacteria that can live between your teeth
and on your tongue. Some people use mouthwash to fight against bad breath, while others use
it to try to prevent tooth decay
BAKING POWDER - s used to increase the volume and lighten the texture of baked goods. It
works by releasing carbon dioxide gas into a batter or dough through an acid–base reaction,
causing bubbles in the wet mixture to expand and thus leavening the mixture.
TABLE SALT - Salt has long been used for flavoring and for preserving food. It has also been
used in tanning, dyeing and bleaching, and the production of pottery, soap, and chlorine.
Today, it is widely used in the chemical industry.
ALCOHOL - They are highly flammable, making them useful as fuels. They are also used as
solvents in marker pens, medicines, and cosmetics (such as deodorants and perfumes). Ethanol
is the alcohol found in alcoholic drinks such as wine and beer. Ethanol is mixed with petrol for
use as a fuel.
MOTHBALLS - Mothballs are classified as a pesticide and used to control moths, silverfish and
other fiber pests in wool and other natural fiber clothing and materials. Mothballs should only
be used as specified on the label, and their use is regulated by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)
VINEGAR - Vinegar is commonly used in food preparation, in particular pickling liquids, and
vinaigrettes and other salad dressings. It is an ingredient in sauces, such as hot sauce, mustard,
ketchup, and mayonnaise. Vinegar is sometimes used in chutneys.
SOAP – Soap is a salt of a fatty acid used in a variety of cleansing and lubricating products. In a
domestic setting, soaps are surfactants usually used for washing, bathing, and other types of
housekeeping. In industrial settings, soaps are used as thickeners, components of some
lubricants, and precursors to catalysts.
VANILLA – People take vanilla to treat intestinal gas and fever. They also use it to increase
sexual desire (as an aphrodisiac). In foods and beverages, vanilla is a well-known flavoring, but
it is also added to foods to reduce the amount of sugar needed for sweetening. Some people
add vanilla to food to help stop tooth decay
BLEACH – Bleaches help whiten, brighten and remove stains. ... Bleach converts soils into
colorless, soluble particles which are easily removed by detergents, then carried away in the
wash water. Bleach can also brighten and whiten fabrics and help remove stubborn stains.
LEMON JUICE – Lemon juice has a myriad of uses, from culinary to medicinal. Lemons are used
in desserts, beverages, and as a garnish for meat and fish dishes. Lemon juice is a natural
cleaner and stain remover. Lemon oil provides the fragrance for perfumes, soaps, and skin
creams.
AMMONIA – About 80% of the ammonia produced by industry is used in agriculture as
fertilizer. Ammonia is also used as a refrigerant gas, for purification of water supplies, and in
the manufacture of plastics, explosives, textiles, pesticides, dyes and other chemicals.
ASPIRIN – Aspirin is used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain from conditions
such as muscle aches, toothaches, common cold, and headaches. It may also be used to reduce
pain and swelling in conditions such as arthritis. 
CAUSTIC SODA – Caustic soda is the chemical compound sodium hydroxide (NaOH). This
compound is an alkali – a type of base that can neutralize acids and is soluble in water. Today
caustic soda can be manufactured in the form of pellets, flakes, powders, solutions and more.
CHALK – is known as whiting and is used as a filler, extender, or pigment in a wide variety of
materials, including ceramics, putty, cosmetics, crayons, plastics, rubber, paper, paints, and
linoleum.
LAUNDRY DETERGENT – The surfactants in detergents improve water's ability to wet things,
spread over surfaces, and seep into dirty clothes fibers. Surfactants do another important job
too. One end of their molecule is attracted to water, while the other end is attracted to dirt and
grease.
TAWAS – tawas at home is as a natural body deodorant or natural under-arm-put deodorant. 
The tawas can be mixed with water and applied to the body after showering.  Powdered tawas
may also be put into trainers to remove bad odours and tawas mixed with water can be used as
a handwash to remove the smell of garlic and onions.  As it is an astringent, you should not
really use it constantly as it could dry out and irritate skin if used excessively.
FOOD COLORING – Color additives are used in foods for many reasons including: To make food
more attractive, appealing, appetizing, and informative. Offset color loss due to exposure to
light, air, temperature extremes, moisture and storage conditions. Correct natural variations in
color.
DEODORANT – Deodorants are designed to help prevent body odorWhile it won't stop you
from sweating, deodorant can eliminate the naturally occurring bacteria on your skin and help
get rid of unpleasant body odors.
MURIATIC ACID - hydrochloric acid solution used for cleaning and preparing concrete prior to
etching, coating and sealing. Muriatic acid can also be used to lower the pH in pools and spas.