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D R . P . R . C H A V A N
P H A R M D
Common Laboratory Apparatus
Beaker
 Beakers hold solids or liquids that will not release
gases when reacted or are unlikely to splatter if
stirred or heated.
Conical flask
 Conical (or Erlenmeyer) flasks hold solids or liquids
that may release gases during a reaction or that are
likely to splatter if stirred or heated.
Measuring cylinder
 A graduated measuring cylinder is used to measure
volumes of liquids.
Mortar and pestle
 Mortar and pestle is a set of two simple tools used
from the Stone Age to the present day to prepare
ingredients or substances by crushing and grinding
them
Test tubes
 13 x 100 mm test tubes 10 x 75 mm test tubes Boiling
tube
Test tube holder
 A test tube holder is useful for holding a test tube
which is too hot to handle.
Test tube racks
 Test tube racks are for holding and organizing test
tubes on the laboratory counter. Plastic racks may
melt in contact with very hot test tubes.
Rubber bungs
 Rubber bungs or stoppers are used to close
containers to avoid spillage or contamination.
Containers should never be heated when there is a
stopper in place.
Watch Glass
 A watch glass is used to hold a small amount of solid,
such as the product of a reaction.
Stirring Rod
 A glass rod is used to manually stir solutions. It can
also be used to transfer a single drop of a solution.
Funnel
 A funnel is used to aid in the transfer of liquid from
one vessel to another.
Pipette
 A pipette or medicine dropper is used to transfer a
small volume of liquid (less than one mL). On top of
each dropper is a “rubber bulb”
Spatulas
 Spatulas are used to dispense solid chemicals from
their containers.
Forceps
 Forceps (or tweezers) are used to pick up small
objects.
Scalpel
 A scalpel is an extremely sharp bladed instrument
used for surgery and dissections.
Burette
 A burette is used to deliver exact volumes of liquids,
often during titrations.
Bunsen burner
 Bunsen burners are used for the heating of
nonvolatile liquids and solids.
Tripod
 A tripod is used to support glassware, such as
beakers and flasks, especially when heating
substances.
Gauze
 A wire gauze sits on a tripod to provide a place to
stand a beaker.
Heatproof mat
 A heat proof mat is used to prevent damage to a work
surface from a hot object.
Clay Triangle
 The clay triangle is used as a support for porcelein
crucibles when being heated over a Bunsen burner.
Evaporating Dish
 The evaporating dish is used for the heating of stable
solid compounds and elements.
Crucible
 Crucibles are used for heating certain solids,
particularly metals, to very high temperatures.
Crucible Tongs
 For handling hot crucibles; also used to pick up other
hot objects. NOT to be used for picking up beakers!
Clamp stand
 A clamp stand (or retort stand) is used to hold test
tubes and other equipment in place. Also known as a
ringstand.
Litmus Paper
 Red litmus paper is used to identify bases. Blue
litmus paper is used to identify acids.
Universal indicator
 A universal indicator is a pH indicator made of
a solution of several compounds that exhibits several
smooth colour changes over a wide range pH values
to indicate the acidity or alkalinity of solutions.
common laboratory apparatus ppt

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common laboratory apparatus ppt

  • 1. D R . P . R . C H A V A N P H A R M D Common Laboratory Apparatus
  • 2. Beaker  Beakers hold solids or liquids that will not release gases when reacted or are unlikely to splatter if stirred or heated.
  • 3. Conical flask  Conical (or Erlenmeyer) flasks hold solids or liquids that may release gases during a reaction or that are likely to splatter if stirred or heated.
  • 4. Measuring cylinder  A graduated measuring cylinder is used to measure volumes of liquids.
  • 5. Mortar and pestle  Mortar and pestle is a set of two simple tools used from the Stone Age to the present day to prepare ingredients or substances by crushing and grinding them
  • 6. Test tubes  13 x 100 mm test tubes 10 x 75 mm test tubes Boiling tube
  • 7. Test tube holder  A test tube holder is useful for holding a test tube which is too hot to handle.
  • 8. Test tube racks  Test tube racks are for holding and organizing test tubes on the laboratory counter. Plastic racks may melt in contact with very hot test tubes.
  • 9. Rubber bungs  Rubber bungs or stoppers are used to close containers to avoid spillage or contamination. Containers should never be heated when there is a stopper in place.
  • 10. Watch Glass  A watch glass is used to hold a small amount of solid, such as the product of a reaction.
  • 11. Stirring Rod  A glass rod is used to manually stir solutions. It can also be used to transfer a single drop of a solution.
  • 12. Funnel  A funnel is used to aid in the transfer of liquid from one vessel to another.
  • 13. Pipette  A pipette or medicine dropper is used to transfer a small volume of liquid (less than one mL). On top of each dropper is a “rubber bulb”
  • 14. Spatulas  Spatulas are used to dispense solid chemicals from their containers.
  • 15. Forceps  Forceps (or tweezers) are used to pick up small objects.
  • 16. Scalpel  A scalpel is an extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissections.
  • 17. Burette  A burette is used to deliver exact volumes of liquids, often during titrations.
  • 18. Bunsen burner  Bunsen burners are used for the heating of nonvolatile liquids and solids.
  • 19. Tripod  A tripod is used to support glassware, such as beakers and flasks, especially when heating substances.
  • 20. Gauze  A wire gauze sits on a tripod to provide a place to stand a beaker.
  • 21. Heatproof mat  A heat proof mat is used to prevent damage to a work surface from a hot object.
  • 22. Clay Triangle  The clay triangle is used as a support for porcelein crucibles when being heated over a Bunsen burner.
  • 23. Evaporating Dish  The evaporating dish is used for the heating of stable solid compounds and elements.
  • 24. Crucible  Crucibles are used for heating certain solids, particularly metals, to very high temperatures.
  • 25. Crucible Tongs  For handling hot crucibles; also used to pick up other hot objects. NOT to be used for picking up beakers!
  • 26. Clamp stand  A clamp stand (or retort stand) is used to hold test tubes and other equipment in place. Also known as a ringstand.
  • 27. Litmus Paper  Red litmus paper is used to identify bases. Blue litmus paper is used to identify acids.
  • 28. Universal indicator  A universal indicator is a pH indicator made of a solution of several compounds that exhibits several smooth colour changes over a wide range pH values to indicate the acidity or alkalinity of solutions.