LABORATORY

APPARATUS
Alcohol lamp
to supply a small amount of heat
Beaker
to mix and pour liquids



Bunsen burner
to provide a large amount of heat

Burette
to deliver a measured volume of a
liquid to another vessel

Clay triangle
placed over the tripod or iron ring to
provide support for porcelain ware during
direct heating at very high temperature
Evaporating dish
to evaporate a large amount of liquid
through direct heating

Erlenmeyer flask
to mix a large amount of liquid and to pour
liquids through small openings

Graduated cylinder
to measure the volume of liquids

Iron stand and Iron ring
to provide support for glassware during heating;
can be adjusted to the desired distance between
heat source and glassware; to be used with wire
gauze

Mortar and pestle
to pound solid substances
Pipette
to deliver accurate volumes
of liquids
Platform balance
to measure the mass of a
substance

Separatory funnel
to separate the layers of a mixture of
two immiscible liquids of different
densities
Spatula
to mix solids; to scoop small solids

Stirring rod
to mix liquids

Test tube
to easily visualize chemical tests and
mix small amounts
Thermometer
to measure temperature

Tripod
to provide support for glassware
during heating; to be used with wire
gauze
Watch glass
to evaporate a small amount of liquid
usually through solar evaporation; to hold
or mix small quantities of solids
Wire gauze
placed over the tripod or iron ring to
provide support or protection for glassware
or porcelain ware during heating

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THE
LABORATORY
1. Wear goggles or other protective eye equipment
when performing laboratory work unless otherwise
specified by your teacher.
2. Wear shoes or similar adequate foot covering while
in the laboratory.
3. Wear a protective laboratory gown or apron.

4. Note the location of the fire extinguisher and other
protective equipment.
5. Do not eat or drink in the laboratory. Do not taste
anything in the laboratory.
6. Always read instructions carefully. When in doubt
about the procedure or instruction, ask your
teacher.
7. Never perform unauthorized experiments.



8. Keep the tabletops clean.
9. Report all injuries or any spilling of
chemicals to your teacher.
10. Handle glassware with care.
11. Keep flammable materials away from the
flame.


In handling chemicals, it is also
important to know the meaning
of safety symbols.





Toxic


Highly Flammable


Dangerous for
environment


Corrosive



Harmful







Explosive


General
Danger