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In modern laboratories, two commonly used types of boiling flasks are flat-bottomed and round-bottomed flasks. Round-bottomed flasks feature spherical bottoms, while flat-bottomed flasks have flat bottoms. Both are typically made from borosilicate glass, due to its resilience against high thermal and chemical pressures. Both flasks also have tubular neck sections with openings at the tip … Read more

Funnels are important pieces of apparatus in any chemistry laboratory and serve many purposes ranging from filtration and decantation to precise liquid transfers. As a chemist, understanding the different types of funnels and their applications is crucial for efficient and accurate experimental procedures. Here are the most common types of funnels you will find in … Read more

In chemistry laboratories, ring stands are used to hold and support pieces of apparatus (burettes, beakers, conical flasks, test tubes, funnels, etc.) during experiments. They are also called clamp stands, support stands, or retort stands. As you can see in the diagram 1 above, a ring stand has a heavy base (to make it more … Read more

A deflagrating spoon is a long metallic spoon with a vertical handle that is often used in the laboratory to hold substances that are being burned in gas jars. As you can see in the picture below, it typically consists of a long handle with a small cup at the end to hold the sample … Read more

The Bunsen burner is the most common and most convenient heating source in most chemistry laboratories. It was invented by Professor Robert Bunsen in 1855. It consists of three main parts: How a Bunsen burner Works The Bunsen burner is normally connected to an external source of laboratory gas (usually methane) by rubber tubing. The … Read more

A laboratory is a building or special room specifically designed for conducting experiments, research, and practical demonstrations related to chemical principles and reactions. It is equipped with various equipment (or apparatus) and chemicals necessary for carrying out experiments safely and effectively. Most laboratory apparatuses that are used as containers or reaction vessels are made with … Read more

The study of chemistry involves conducting numerous experiments, which require the use of various chemicals and pieces of apparatus. These experiments typically take place in a specialized room known as a Laboratory. Thus, a laboratory can be described as a dedicated space or building where chemicals and equipment are stored, and practical subjects like chemistry … Read more