Here is a list of 35 common laboratory apparatus and their uses

Glassware & Containers

1). Beaker

Used for holding, mixing, and heating liquids.

2). Erlenmeyer Flask

Used to mix, store, and heat chemicals; minimizes spillage.

3). Graduated Cylinder

Measures liquid volume accurately.

4). Test Tube

Holds small amounts of substances for experiments.

5). Volumetric Flask

Used for making precise dilutions and standard solutions.

6). Watch Glassr

Used to cover beakers or hold small samples.

7). Petri Dish

Used to culture microorganisms and cells.

Heating & Cooling Equipment

8). Bunsen Burner

Provides heat for experiments.

9). Hot Plate

Heats substances without an open flame.

10). Crucible

Heats small amounts of substances at high temperatures.

11). Evaporating Dish

Used for evaporating solvents to leave behind solutes.

Measuring Instruments

12). Pipette

Transfers precise liquid volumes.

13). Burette

Delivers precise amounts of liquid in titrations.

14). Dropper

Transfers small amounts of liquid.

15). Thermometer

Measures temperature.

16). Balance (Digital/Triple Beam).

Measures mass accurately.

Support & Holding Equipment

17). Test Tube Holder

Holds test tubes during heating or reactions.

18). Test Tube Rack.

Holds multiple test tubes upright.

19). Tongs

Holds hot apparatus like crucibles.

20). Tripod Stand

Supports glassware during heating.

21). Wire Gauze

Supports glassware on a tripod stand and distributes heat evenly.

22). Clay Triangle

Supports a crucible while heating.

23). Ring Stand & Clamps

Supports various apparatus during experiments.

Filtration & Separation

24). Funnel

Helps in pouring liquids and filtering solutions.

25). Filter Paper

Separates solids from liquids via filtration.

26). Centrifuge

Separates mixtures based on density differences.

Storage & Safety Equipment

27). Mortar and Pestle

Grinds solid substances into powder.

28). Desiccator

Stores moisture-sensitive materials.

29). Goggles

Protects eyes from harmful substances.

30). Lab Coat

Protects clothing and skin from spills.

31). Gloves

Protects hands from chemicals and biological substances.

Specialized Equipment

32). Spectrophotometer

Measures light absorbance in solutions.

33). pH Meter

Measures acidity or alkalinity of solutions.

34). Microscope

Magnifies small objects for study.

35). Reagent Bottle

Stores chemicals safely.