Common
Science Tools
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Beakers:They are used for routine mixing & heating where a larger opening is more convenient than a narrow mouth & the greater accuracy of a graduated cylinder is not required. Although it can be used for measuring, a chemistry beaker is only about 10% accurate & should not be used for precision measurement. | ||
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Graduated cylinders are useful for measuring out liquids or for calibrating beakers and erlenmeyer flasks. They are useful for doing displacement/density measurements as well as basic volume measuring. | ||
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Erlenmeyer
flasks They can be used for
general measuring or even juice containers. An erlenmeyer flask
can be sealed with parafilm or rubber or cork stoppers. They
are of similar accuracy to science lab beakers but less than graduated cylinders. |
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Watchglasses - Beaker Covers: Watch glasses have all kinds of uses. They that can be used as beaker lids, to hold small invertebrates for viewing under a microscope or to dissolve crystals & powders. Make an ice lens! |
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Boiling
(Florence) Flasks:The boiling
flasks shown in the picture have round bottoms and need a 4 fingered
support clamp and bosshead as shown. The flat bottom versions are identical except that the bottom is flat and can stand upright without support. |
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Support Stands, Rings and Clamps:These are metal labwares that help support the various glass equipment. | ||
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Dissecting Instrument Kit:This basic dissecting kit is intended for elementary and middle school use for studying fish, worms, insects and invertebrates. | ||
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Forceps:The two fine tipped splinter forceps are
shown to the left and the medium point forceps are shown to the
right. Thumb dressing forceps are similar to the medium points but are slightly larger. Tissue forceps (not shown) have teeth on them for an extra firm hold; they are sometimes known as mouse or rat-tooth forceps. |
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