Chemistry Lab Equipment

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Beaker

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Holds chemicals during mixing, heating, and storage. Inaccurate measuring device.

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Graduated Cylinder

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Used to measure the volume of liquids accurately. Must look at meniscus of the liquid when taking readings.

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Erlenmeyer Flask

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Holds chemicals during mixing, heating, and storage. Inaccurate measuring device. Can be sealed with a rubber stopper.

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Volumetric Flask

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Special flask, calibrated to contain a precise volume at a particular temperature. Used for precise dilutions and preparation of standard solutions.

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Florence Flask

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A round-bottomed flask, usually suspended and heated from below. Allows for an even distribution of heat. Its shape makes it easy to swirl and mix liquids inside of it.

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Funnel

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Used to transfer liquid or fine-grained substances into containers with small openings. Prevents spillage.

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Watch Glass

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Acts as a cover for beakers during heating and storage. Can hold small amounts of solids like the product of a reaction.

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Evaporating Dish

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Used to recover dissolved solids by evaporation. Made of glass or porcelain.

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Crucible and Cover

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Ceramic container made to hold up to extreme temperatures. Commonly used to heat solids such as metals.

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Clay (pipestem) Triangle

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Used as a support for crucibles when being heated over a lab burner. Can also support a funnel when filtering.