Name Use

Pipette For measuring an exact volume of liquid

and placing it into another container
Burette Used for extremely accurate addition of
liquid
Aspirator Transfers liquid via the venturi effect
Evaporating Dish Used for the evaporation of solutions and
supernatant liquids
Crucible W/ Cover Used in the laboratory to contain chemical
compounds when heated to extremely high
temperatures
Test Tube Used to hold small samples
Test Tube Rack Used to hold upright multiple test tubes at
the same time
Volumetric Flask Used for precise dilutions and preparation of
standard solutions
Erlenmeyer Flask Allows easy mixing and swirling of the flask
without too much risk of spilling
Calorimeter A device used to measure the amount of
heat involved in a chemical or physical
process
Cork Borer Used for cutting a hole in a cork or rubber
stopper to insert glass tubing
Cork Used as a stopper for test tubes and flasks
Thermometer Used to measure temperatures or
temperature changes with a high degree of
precision
Stirring Rod Used to mix chemicals and liquids
Syringe Often used for measuring and transferring
of substances where high precision is not
required
Beaker Used for mixing, stirring, and heating
chemicals
Dropper Used to transfer small quantities of liquids
Iron Stand Used to hold iron ring, utility clamp, etc.
Tripod Used to hold and support glassware usually
while being heated
Wire Gauze To diffuse the heat, helping to protect the
glassware
Bunsen Burner Produces a single open gas flame, which is
used for heating, sterilization, and
combustion
Alcohol Lamp Used for heating, sterilization, and
combustion in a laboratory. Uses ethyl or
spirit
Iron Ring Used for supporting apparatus above the
work surface
Tongs For grasping and lifting vessels of heat-
resistant material used in high temperature
chemical reactions
Test Tube Holder Used to hold test tube while being heated
Wash Bottle Used to rinse various pieces of laboratory
glassware
Clamp Holder Used to secure laboratory clamps
Clamp Used to hold round laboratory glassware
Triple Beam Balance Is used to measure masses very precisely
Spatula Used for scraping, transferring, or applying
powders and paste
Mortar and Pestle Used to crush, mash or grind materials and
prepare reactants for a solid-state synthesis
Reagent Bottle Intended to contain chemicals in liquid or
powder form for laboratories and stored in
cabinets or on shelves.
Graduated Cylinder Used to accurately measure the volume of
liquids