Glassware Identification

Beaker General purpose glassware Used to mix solutions, transport chemicals Heat chemicals at relatively low temperatures

Erlenmeyer Flask Also general purpose glassware Functions same as beaker The sloped sides make it good at mixing/swirling liquids

Volumetric Flask Used when making solutions Very precise volume measurements

Wire Mesh Used to support glassware on the ringstand Disperses heat

Test tube Transport liquids or solids Can easily examine contents

Goggles Must be worn at all times when in the lab Most important safety item

Test tube rack Supports test tubes Warning: hot test tubes will melt it.

Graduated Cylinder Accurately measures liquid volumes 100mL and 10mL

Watch glass Use to slowly and gently evaporate liquids Can be used as a lid for beakers

Rubber Stopper Used as a “lid” for flasks and test tubes

Scoopula Transfer solids, scoop chemicals

Glass Stirring rod Duh!

Evaporating dish Heats or evaporates liquids at low temperatures

Crucible and lid Heat solids to high temperatures Very Fragile Never put liquids into hot crucible

Clay Triangle Supports crucible when being heated

pipet Transfer small, precise amounts of liquids

Eye dropper Similar function to pipet

Crucible Tong Designed to pick up a crucible

Beaker Tong Designed to pick up a beaker

Test tube clamp Duh!

Utility Clamp Used to support a test tube specifically, or any glassware

Ring Stand Used to support various clamps

Iron Ring Supports clay triangle and wire mesh

Electronic Balance Accurately measures mass to .001 g

Hot Plate Used to heat substances at low temperatures

Bunsen burner High temperature heat source

Cleaning Brushes Flask brush Beaker brush Test tube brush Graduated cylinder brush

Well plate Used to observe small scale chemical reactions

Mortar and pestel Grinding solids

Distilled Water Bottle Some labs require the use of pure water (H2O) Do not use unless it is specified in the lab