Here are 35 common laboratory apparatus and their uses:
Measuring & Volume Apparatus
- Beaker – Holds, mixes, and heats liquids.
- Graduated Cylinder – Measures liquid volumes accurately.
- Pipette – Transfers small amounts of liquid precisely.
- Burette – Used for titration to dispense precise liquid amounts.
- Volumetric Flask – Prepares precise standard solutions.
- Test Tube – Holds and mixes small liquid samples.
Heating & Cooling Equipment
- Bunsen Burner – Heats substances using a gas flame.
- Hot Plate – Heats solutions without an open flame.
- Water Bath – Heats substances gently and evenly.
- Crucible – Holds substances for heating at high temperatures.
- Evaporating Dish – Evaporates liquids, leaving solids behind.
Holding & Support Equipment
- Test Tube Holder – Holds test tubes while heating.
- Test Tube Rack – Holds multiple test tubes upright.
- Beaker Tongs – Holds and transports hot beakers.
- Crucible Tongs – Holds hot crucibles.
- Ring Stand with Clamps – Supports apparatus in experiments.
Mixing & Stirring Equipment
- Glass Stirring Rod – Mixes solutions manually.
- Magnetic Stirrer – Stirs solutions using a rotating magnetic field.
- Mortar and Pestle – Grinds and crushes solids.
Measuring & Weighing Equipment
- Analytical Balance – Measures mass accurately.
- Spring Balance – Measures force or weight.
- Triple Beam Balance – Measures mass with precision.
Filtration & Separation Equipment
- Funnel – Helps transfer liquids without spilling.
- Filter Paper – Separates solids from liquids.
- Centrifuge – Separates substances of different densities.
- Separatory Funnel – Separates immiscible liquids.
Safety Equipment
- Safety Goggles – Protects eyes from harmful substances.
- Lab Coat – Protects skin and clothing.
- Gloves – Protects hands from hazardous materials.
Glassware & Containers
- Erlenmeyer Flask – Holds and swirls liquids without spilling.
- Watch Glass – Holds small samples or evaporates liquids.
- Petri Dish – Cultures microorganisms.
Other Important Lab Tools
- Wire Gauze – Supports beakers on a ring stand while heating.
- Desiccator – Keeps substances dry.
- Hygrometer – Measures humidity in the lab.