What Are The Laboratory Apparatus And Their Uses?

There is a huge amount of apparatus found in a laboratory so I have chosen to select only a few of the items here. Click on the links to see pictures on the corresponding websites.

• Beakers or flasks: These are used to store and hold particular chemical compounds and can be used to help with mixing one component with another. http://mwsu-bio101.ning.com/profiles/blogs/the-whole-of-science-is
• Condenser: These may come in different shapes but the main purpose is to cool down gases or steam and allow them to pass through into another container such as a beaker.
http://www.advance-scientific.com/LabSelect.asp?Category=Condensers
• Funnel: This may be used to help prevent spillages and make transferring a potentially messy substance such as a powder or liquid safely into another container.
http://www.kfwscientific.com/funnel.htm
• Bunsen burner: This is used to heat up items in the laboratory as it gives off a small flame that can be adjusted in intensity. 
http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/Issues/2007/October/ClassicKitBunsenBurner.asp
• Centrifuge: This is a machine used to separate two or more compounds from each other. It works by spinning the small test tubes around very fast. http://www.scienceclarified.com/Ca-Ch/Centrifuge.html
• Test tubes: These make up the most basic and fundamental equipment found in the laboratory. They can be used to store liquids, can be heated under a Bunsen Burner and can even be used in storing chemical compounds. http://www.narangindustries.com/lact_thermo_testt.htm

Some Tools and Their Uses

1. Beaker = a liquid-measuring container
2. Barrette = measures volume of solution
3. Clay triangle = a wire frame with porcelain used to support a crucible
4. Wire gauze = used to spread heat of a burner flame
5. Test tube = used as holder of small amount of solution
6. Forceps = holds or pick up small objects
7. Graduated cylinder = measures approximate volume
8. Graduated pipette = measures solution volumes
9. Condenser = used in distillation
10. Crucible = used to heat a small amount of a solid substance at a very high temperature                                                                                                                                   
Beaker - a liquid-measuring container
clay triangle - a wire frame with porcelain used to support a crucible
wire gauze - used to spread heat of a burner flame
test tube - used as holder of small amount of solution
forceps - holds or pick up small objects
graduated cylinder - measures approximate volume of liquids
graduated pipette - measures solution volumes
condenser - used in distillation
crucible - used to heat a small amount of a solid substance at a very high temperature
funnel - used to transfer solids and liquids without spilling
thermometer - measures temperature
balance - measures mass of material
pH meter - measures acidity of solutions
centrifuge - separates materials of varying density
pipette - used to transfer measured substances into another vessel
droppers - for addition of liquids, drop by drop
glass funnels - for funneling liquids from one container to another, or for filtering when equipped with filter paper.
Graduated cylinders - for measurement of an amount of liquid. The
volume of liquid can be estimated to the nearest 0.1 mL with practice.
Ring stand (with rings or clamps) - for holding pieces of glassware in place.
Test tubes - for holding small samples or for containing small-scale reactions
test-tube holders - for holding test tubes when tubes should not be touched
tongs - similar function to forceps, but are useful for larger items
volumetric flasks - to measure precise volumes of liquid or to make precise dilutions.
Wash bottles - for dispensing small quantities of distilled water.
Watch glasses - for holding small samples or for covering beakers or evaporating dishes.
Wire gauze on a ring - supports beakers to be heated by Bunsen burners

There are many laboratory apparatuses I'll give you 10 laboratory apparatuses, graduated cylinder for measuring liquid, platform balance used to measure mass, alcohol lamp used as a source of light and heat, thermometer used to measure temperature, vials used for closure of liquids, cork used as a bottle stopper, funnel used for filtration, beaker used for measuring liquids, test tube used for storing liquids, test tube holder used to hold the test tube

Beaker - a liquid-measuring container
test tube - used as holder of small amount of solution
graduated cylinder - measures approximate volume of liquids
graduated pipette - measures solution volumes
condenser - used in distillation
funnel - used to transfer solids and liquids without spilling
thermometer - measures separates temperature
pipette - used to transfer measured substances vessel
droppers - for addition of liquids, drop by drop
glass funnels - for funneling liquids from one container to another, or for filtering when equipped with filter paper.
Graduated cylinders - for measurement of an amount of liquid. The volume of liquid can be estimated to the nearest 0.1 mL with practice.
Ring stand (with rings or clamps) - for holding pieces of glassware in place.
Test tubes - for holding small samples or for containing small-scale reactions
test-tube holders - for holding test tubes when tubes should not be touched

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Beaker, graduated cylinder, erlenmeyer flask, florence flask, test tube, test tube holder, tongs, gas measuring tube, double buret clamp, ruler, pipestem triangle, crucible and cover, ceramic fibered square, wire gauze, laboratory burner, ring stand, buret, volumetric flask, iron ring, buret clamp, test tube clamp, mortar and pestle, spatula, triangular file, rubber connector, pinch clamp, test tube rack, plastic was bottle, pneumatic trough, test tube brush, stirring rod, evaporating dish, glass plate, watch class, funnel, medicine dropper, forceps, funnel support, and wide mouth bottle

Beam Balance
Used to find the mass of various materials.
Electronic
Balance
Used to find the mass of materials. This particular balance is not as precise as the
beam balance
Bunsen Burner
Shown with rubber hose connected to gas jet. Used to heat materials in lab.