Laboratory Equipment

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Well Plate

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A flat plate that looks like a tray with multiple wells that are used as small test tubes.

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Beaker

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Used to hold, mix, and heat liquids.

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Evaporating dish

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Used to heat liquids for evaporation.

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Electronic Balance

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Used for measuring mass.

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Crucible

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Used for holding chemicals during heating to very high temperatures.

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funnel

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A funnel is used to transfer liquids or fine-grained materials into containers with small openings. It is also used for filtration.

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Clay triangle

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Used to support a crucible during heating.

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Graduated cylinder

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Used to measure a precise volume of a liquid.

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Erlenmeyer flask

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Used to hold and mix chemicals. The small neck is to facilitate mixing without spilling.

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Wire gauze

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Used to support a container, such as a beaker, on a ring stand while it is being heated. May have a fiberglass or ceramic center.