3_Common Lab Equipment

• Test tube clamp


  holds a test tube to a ring stand

  
• Broken glass box


  stores broken glass for disposal

  
• Wire gauze


  used to spread the heat of a flame

  
• Stirring rod


  used to stir, assist in pouring liquids

  
• scoopula


  used to transfer solid chemicals

  
• goggles

  must be worn to protect eyes

  
• Ringstand


  metal rod fixed upright in a heavy metal base; used as a support

  
• Thermometer


  measures temperature

  
• Test tube rack


  holds test tubes in the vertical position

  
• Mortar and pestle


  may be used to grind solids into a powder

  
• Test tube holder


  used to hold test tube

  
• Test tube


  used to hold materials; may be heated

  
• Graduated cylinders


  used to measure liquids

  
• Funnel


  used for filtration with filter paper

  
• Crucible and cover


  used to heat small amounts of solid substances at high temperatures

  
• Forceps/Tweezers


  used to hold or pick up small objects

  
• Iron Ring


  The following types may be fastened to a ring stand - buret/test tube clamp and iron ring

  
• Filter flask


  similar to an Erlenmeyer flask that can have a vacuum attached

  
• Bunsen burner


  connected to a gas supply to heat substances

  
• Beaker tongs


  Rubber covered tongs; used to hold beakers

  
• Erlenmeyer flask


  may be heated and used in titrations

  
• Beaker brush


  bristles with a wire handle used to scrub glassware

  
• Eye dropper

  used to transfer small volumes of liquid

  
• Beaker


  used to hold substances