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Friday, July 8, 2011

Apparatus used for Measuring in the Laboratory

Apparatus Used For Measuring In The Laboratory



Here are the apparatus used for Measuring in the Laboratory:


1.      Balance and Weights – this is used to weigh materials in the laboratory.


2.      Buret – this is a graduated glass tube used in volumetric analysis for measuring definite and accurate amount of liquid.


3.      Graduated Cylinder – a cylinder closed at one end and calibrated in the Metric system; used to measure the amount of liquid sample, never use it as a reaction vessel.


4.      Dropper or pipettes – this is used to transfer / measure small amount of liquid samples.


5.      Spatula – this is used to remove or scoop out solids from the container.


6.      Thermometer – this is used to measure temperature, in Degree Celsius (0C) or Degree Fahrenheit (0F).