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Lab Ops

Tools & Equipment
Glasswares

Erlenmeyer Flask

Erlenmeyer Flask.jpg

Use:

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Beaker

Beaker.jpg

Use:

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Volumetric Flask

Volumetric Flask.jpg

Use:

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Graduated Cylinder

Graduated Cylinder.jpg

Use:

  • Used to measure liquids when volume accuracy is not critical

Reagent Bottle

Reagent Bottle.jpg

Use:

  • Short-term storage ONLY

  • Prepare reagents and mixtures

Glassware Materials

Borosilicate Glass 

High Grade

Commercial names: Pyrex & Kimax

Used for:

  • Beakers

  • Flasks

  • Pipettes

Has Low Alkali Content

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Elements:

Has Resistance to:

  • Heat

  • Thermal Shock

  • Corrosion

Borosilicate Glass _Pyrex.jpg

Low Grade

Not as Resistant to heating & thermal shock

  • Less expensive

Used for: 

  • Disposable glass wares like test tubes 

Test Tube.jpg

Alumina-Silica Glass

Substitute for Quartz

Commercial name: Corex

Elements:

  • Heat Resistance

  • Chemical Stability

  • Electrical Characteristics

Used for:

  • High precision

  • Radiation resistance

  • Optical Reflectors

  • Electrical Instrumentation

Alumino silicate Glass.jpg

Acid and Alkali-Resistant Glass

Acid and Alkali Resistant Glass.jpg

Low-Actinic Glass

Low Actinic Glass.jpg

Standard Flint Glass

Standard Flint Glass _Soda Lime Glass.jf

Plasticware

Plastic Wash Bottle.jpg
Pippettes
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