50 Common Laboratory Equipment & Instruments their uses

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Here’s a comprehensive list of 50 common laboratory apparatus along with their uses, as manufactured or commonly provided by H.L. Scientific Industries, a leading scientific equipment manufacturer based in Ambala, India. This list includes general laboratory equipment used in school labs, college labs, research labs, and industrial laboratories.

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50 Common Laboratory Apparatus and Their Uses (by H.L. Scientific Industries)

S.No.Apparatus NameDescription & Use
1.BeakerUsed to hold, mix, and heat liquids. Available in various sizes.
2.Test TubeFor heating small quantities of substances or chemical reactions.
3.BuretteFor accurate measurement and delivery of liquid, used in titration.
4.PipetteMeasures and transfers small volumes of liquid precisely.
5.Measuring CylinderFor measuring the volume of liquids.
6.Conical Flask (Erlenmeyer Flask)Used for mixing and heating chemicals with less risk of spillage.
7.Volumetric FlaskUsed in preparing standard solutions.
8.Test Tube HolderHolds test tubes while heating.
9.Test Tube RackHolds multiple test tubes in a vertical position.
10.Watch GlassUsed for evaporating liquids and holding solids during weighing.
11.Petri DishUsed for culturing microorganisms.
12.CrucibleUsed for heating substances to very high temperatures.
13.FunnelAids in the transfer of liquids or fine-grained substances into containers.
14.Tripod StandSupports beakers or flasks during heating.
15.Wire GauzePlaced on tripod stand to support flasks or beakers.
16.Spirit LampSource of heat for small-scale laboratory experiments.
17.Bunsen BurnerCommon heat source for experiments.
18.Mortar and PestleUsed to crush and grind substances.
19.Digital BalanceMeasures mass with high accuracy.
20.Glass Stirring RodUsed for mixing chemicals.
21.Dropper / Pasteur PipetteTransfers small amounts of liquid drop by drop.
22.ThermometerMeasures temperature of solutions.
23.Reagent BottleStores chemical reagents.
24.DesiccatorMaintains dry conditions for storage or cooling.
25.Retort Stand with ClampSupports glassware or other equipment in experiments.
26.TongsUsed to hold hot glassware or crucibles.
27.BOD IncubatorMaintains controlled temperature for biological studies.
28.Hot Air OvenUsed for sterilization and drying lab materials.
29.Muffle FurnaceFor high-temperature heating and material testing.
30.Microscope (Binocular/Compound)Magnifies tiny specimens for biological and chemical studies.
31.pH Meter (Digital)Measures the pH (acidity/alkalinity) of solutions.
32.Centrifuge MachineSeparates mixtures by spinning them at high speed.
33.Autoclave (Portable/Lab Type)Sterilizes lab instruments using steam pressure.
34.Laboratory Glassware SetIncludes beakers, flasks, and cylinders.
35.Distillation UnitUsed to purify liquids by distillation.
36.SpectrophotometerMeasures absorbance or transmittance of light by solutions.
37.Conductivity MeterMeasures electrical conductivity of a solution.
38.Magnetic Stirrer with Hot PlateHeats and stirs liquid solutions simultaneously.
39.Digital ViscometerMeasures viscosity of fluids.
40.Digital Colony CounterCounts colonies of bacteria grown on petri dishes.
41.Ultrasonic CleanerCleans lab instruments using ultrasonic waves.
42.Laminar Air Flow CabinetProvides a sterile environment for microbiological work.
43.UV CabinetDetects fluorescent materials and sterilizes lab tools.
44.Vaccum PumpUsed for vacuum filtration or other suction processes.
45.ManometerMeasures pressure of gases and vapors.
46.Melting Point ApparatusDetermines melting points of chemicals.
47.Digital Moisture AnalyzerMeasures moisture content in samples.
48.Digital TDS MeterMeasures total dissolved solids in solutions.
49.Heating MantleProvides uniform heating to round-bottom flasks.
50.Kjeldahl ApparatusUsed for nitrogen analysis in food and other samples.

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  • Location: Ambala, Haryana, India

  • Specialty: Manufacturer & exporter of scientific, laboratory, and medical instruments

  • Key Markets: Schools, colleges, universities, research labs, industrial QC labs