Common Laboratory Equipment

Retort Stand Attach equipment to it Frees up your hands

Utility (test tube) Clamp Attaches to a retort stand Holds a test tube

Ring Clamp Attaches to retort stand Holds beaker or funnel

Mortar and Pestle Crush solids into powders

Test Tubes Holds small amounts of chemicals during a reaction

Beaker Measures large volumes of liquid

Wire Gauze Creates a barrier between glass and flame

Safety Glasses Protect eyes from fumes/splashes

Watch Glass Holds small amounts of solids

Erlenmeyer Flask Measure Liquids Can stopper the top

Pipet Measure very small amounts of liquids

Thermometer Measure Temperature

Graduated Cylinder Measure small volumes of liquid

Crucible Tongs Pick up very hot materials

Rubber Stoppers Prevent liquid from evaporating or spilling

Bunsen Burner Heat/burn materials

Wash Bottle Contains water to rinse lab equipment

Droppers Transfer liquid one drop at a time

Test tube tongs Hold a test tube while heating

Forceps/Tweezers Pick up solid chemicals Used in dissections

Test Tube Brush Clean test tubes

Spot Plate For performing many small reactions

Scoopula Scoop chemicals out of container

Funnel Prevent spills

Test Tube Rack Hold many test tubes