Top 35 Laboratory Apparatus And Their Uses

These apparatus are essential for conducting experiments and ensuring accuracy and safety in laboratory environments. Sai Scientific Instruments supplies its Laboratory equipment to a diverse and large customer base which includes Pharmaceutical Industry and Pathological Laboratories, Research Laboratories, Colleges & Universities, Agricultural sector, Food & Dairy Industry, Government research centers & industries.

Here’s a Detailed List of 35 Laboratory apparatus commonly used in science labs along with their uses:

1). Beaker

Use: For holding, mixing, and heating liquids. It is a basic container in the laboratory with a spout for easy pouring.

2). Graduated Cylinder

Use: Used to measure the volume of liquids accurately.

3). Test Tubes

Use: Small cylindrical tubes used for holding small amounts of substances during experiments.

4). Erlenmeyer Flask (Conical Flask)

Use: Ideal for mixing and heating liquids without the risk of spillage due to its conical shape.

5). Volumetric Flask

Use: For preparing solutions to a precise volume.

6). Burette

Use: Used in titrations to dispense liquids with high accuracy.

7). Pipette

Use: To transfer precise volumes of liquid, often used in conjunction with pipette fillers.

8). Dropper (or Pasteur Pipette)

Use: For adding small amounts of liquids drop by drop.

9). Funnel

Use: Helps in transferring liquids or powders into a container with a small opening and is also used for filtration.

10). Filter Paper

Use: Used with funnels for separating solids from liquids during filtration.

11). Test Tube Rack

Use: Holds and organizes test tubes in an upright position.

12). Test Tube Holder

Use: A clamp for holding test tubes, especially when they are hot or being heated.

13). Test Tube Brush

Use: For cleaning the inside of test tubes.

14). Watch Glass

Use: A shallow glass dish used for evaporating small amounts of liquid or as a lid for a beaker.

15). Crucible

Use: A small container used for heating substances to very high temperatures.

16). Mortar and Pestle

Use: For grinding and mixing solids into powders.

17). Bunsen Burner

Use: A gas burner used for heating, sterilization, and combustion.

18). Tripod Stand

Use: A three-legged stand used to support apparatus during heating.

19). Wire Gauze

Use: Placed on a tripod stand to distribute heat evenly from a Bunsen burner.

20). Tongs

Use: For picking up and holding hot equipment like crucibles and beakers.

21). Clamp Stand (or Retort Stand)

Use: Holds equipment in place, such as burettes and test tubes, during experiments.

22). Thermometer

Use: For measuring temperature.

23). Balance (Digital or Triple Beam)

Use: Measures the mass of substances accurately.

24). Stirring Rod

Use: For stirring solutions and mixtures.

25). Glass Slide and Cover Slip

Use: Used in microscopy for holding and observing specimens.

26). Microscope

Use: For magnifying small objects or organisms to study their structure in detail.

27). Petri Dish

Use: Shallow glass or plastic dish used for culturing microorganisms.

28). Spatula

Use: For transferring solid chemicals.

29). Wash Bottle

Use: A squeeze bottle used to rinse glassware or add distilled water.

30). Desiccator

Use: Used for drying substances or keeping them moisture-free.

31). pH Meter

Use: For measuring the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

32). Centrifuge

Use: Separates substances of different densities by spinning them at high speeds.

33). Incubator

Use: For maintaining controlled environmental conditions for growing microbial cultures.

34). Analytical Balance

Use: For measuring very small masses with high precision.

35). Safety Goggles

Use: Protects eyes from harmful chemicals, heat, and glass shards.