Chemistry is the science concerned with interactions of matter. Laboratory experiments and investigations are an important part of any chemistry course. Familiarization with basic equipment is essential to laboratory success.
Safety Equipment
1.In any laboratory, safety is paramount. Important chemistry lab safety equipment includes a shower, eyewash station, flame-retardant blanket, rubber apron, gloves (various types), safety goggles and a safety visor.
Heating Equipment
2.An inorganic lab may use a Bunson burner (gas flame) to heat vessels. Any lab where flammable materials are used (especially an organic chemistry lab) will have electric heating mantles---no open flames.
Beakers and Flasks
3.Beakers and Erlenmeyer flasks are used as reaction vessels and to hold, mix and transfer materials. They are not used for accurately measuring quantities, and they must be made of borosilicate glass to withstand heating.
Volumetric Glassware
4.Accurate measurements and dispensations of fluids are made using graduated cylinders, volumetric flasks, pipettes and burets.
Distillation Apparatuses
5.Special glassware used for distillation includes round-bottom flasks, reflux tubes and condensers.
Analytical Instruments
6.Electronic or triple-beam balances are used for determining mass and weight. Spectrometers are used for quantitative and qualitative analysis of substances.