LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Beaker


Used to hold or
mix chemicals
Safety: Fragile. Do
not run under
water when
warmed, may
break!
Graduated Cylinder


Measures volume
of liquids
accurately
Safety: Do not
leave liquid in
them when not in
use.
Ring Stand


Mostly used as a
support
Safety: Do not
allow it to become
top heavy. May get
hot when heated
Pipette


Used for moving
small amounts of
liquid
Safety: Never use
as eye drops.
Triple Beam Balance


Measures mass
in grams
Safety: Always
support the
entire weight of
the beam and
NEVER carry it
by the arm.
Electronic Mass Recorder


Measures mass in
grams
Safety: Always
support the entire
weight of the beam
and watch out for
power cords.
Stirring Rod
 Glass
rod used
for stirring
 Safety:
BE
CAREFUL! They
break easily
Erlenmeyer Flask


Hold and mix liquids
Safety: Fragile. Do
not run under water
when warmed, may
break!
Thermometer


Used to take
temperature
readings
Safety: Please
report any broken
ones immediately.
Test Tube


Used to mix and
hold chemicals
Safety: Fragile. Do
not run under
water when
warmed, may
break!
Microscope


Used to see very
small things
Safety: These are
expensive! Do not do
anything that may
break them. Do not
carry them around
unless told to do so
and do not play with
the knobs unless
instructed.
Others

Ruler

Stopwatch

Teacher