Define:
A centrifuge is a laboratory device that is used
for the separation of fluids, gas or liquid, based
on density. Separation is achieved by spinning a
vessel containing material at high speed; the
centrifugal force pushes heavier materials to the
outside of the vessel.
Uses or function:
Centrifuges are used in various laboratories to
separate fluids, gases, or liquids based on
density. In research and clinical laboratories,
centrifuges are often used for cell collection,
organelle purification, virus purification,
protein purification, and nucleic acid
purification.
Define:
A Conical Flask is a cone-shaped flask with
a flat round bottom and a cylindrical neck,
typically made of glass, often with
graduated markings.
Uses or Function:
Conical flasks are widely used in chemistry
laboratories for holding liquids and mixing
them by swirling.
Measuring/Graduated cylinder
A graduated cylinder, also known as a
measuring cylinder or mixing cylinder, is a
common piece of laboratory equipment with a
narrow cylindrical shape. Manufactured from
either glass or plastic, measuring cylinders also
tend to have graduations running up the product
in ml to represent the volume of the liquid being
measured.
Measuring cylinders are instruments commonly
used in laboratories to measure the volume of
different liquids.
A volumetric flask (measuring flask or
graduated flask) is a piece of laboratory
apparatus, a type of laboratory flask, calibrated
to contain a precise volume at a certain
temperature.
Volumetric flasks are used for precise dilutions
and preparation of standard solutions. The
volumetric flask is also used for measuring
accurate volumes of liquid materials for
laboratory experiments. They are favored when
available because they are more accurate than
graduated cylinders and beakers, which are
other pieces of equipment that are used to
measure liquids.
Parts of a microscope with functions and labeled dia
A microscope is an instrument
that is used to magnify small
objects. Some microscopes can
even be used to observe an
object at the cellular level,
allowing scientists to see the
shape of a cell, its nucleus,
mitochondria, and other
organelles.
A hydrometer is basically a weighted, glass
cylinder. The cylinder has a thin glass tube
at the top with a scale. The saltier the
water, the higher the hydrometer floats.
A hydrometer or lactometer is an
instrument used for measuring density or
relative density of liquids based on the
concept of buoyancy. They are typically
calibrated and graduated with one or more
scales such as specific gravity.
Crucibles
Crucible (made of aluminum or ceramics) is
used in the laboratory to contain chemical
compounds when heated to extremely high
temperatures. Crucibles are available in several
sizes and typically come with a
correspondingly-sized lid.
Burette
A burette is a volumetric measuring glassware
which is used in analytical chemistry for the
accurate dispensing of a liquid, especially of
one of the reagents in a titration. The burette
tube carries graduated marks from which the
dispensed volume of the liquid can be
determined.
A pipette (sometimes spelled as pipet) is a type
of laboratory tool commonly used in chemistry
and biology to transport a measured volume of
liquid, often as a media dispenser.
Burette stand
A burette stand is a laboratory tool used to hold
and stabilize burettes during titration or other
laboratory processes. It consists of a base with a
vertical rod that holds a metal clamp. The clamp
can be adjusted to hold different sizes of
burettes securely in place.
Petri dish
A petri dish is used to culture different types of
cells, including bacteria and molds. It often
contains a nutritional medium on which the
cells can grow. A petri dish is a flat, shallow
dish made of glass or plastic with a suitable lid.
Beaker
A beaker is a cylindrical glass or
plastic vessel used for holding
liquids. It is a multi- purpose piece
of equipment used for containing a
chemical reaction, measuring
liquids, heating them over a
Bunsen burner's flame or collecting
them in a titration experiment.