1. By: Dr. Beenish Zaki Senior Instructor Department of Biochemistry 13 th September 2012 GLASSWARE

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVE S KILL : At the end of the practical session students will be able to identify different types of glassware used in the laboratory. K NOWLEDGE : At the end of the practical session the student will be able to explain: Why glassware is used in a laboratory. Define the term volumetric glassware related to the use. Compare and contrast the use of the following type of laboratory glassware: - Flask -Graduated cylinders - Burettes - Pipettes - Beakers Prevention of injury from glass wares.

3. EXAMPLE OF GLASS WARE NON-VOLUMETRIC GLASSWARE

4. TEST TUBES

5. GLASS FUNNEL

6. EXAMPLE OF GLASS WARE VOLUMETRIC GLASSWARE

7. MEASURING CYLINDER

8. PIPETTES

9. CONICAL FLASK

10. BURETTES

11. PREVENTION OF GLASS INJURY Throw away broken or chipped glassware. When handling glass items avoid applying force or excessive pressure in case the item slips or gives way suddenly and breaks. Carry glass items in test tube holder or box to minimize the risk of dropping them.