Laboratory equipment refers to the wide range of tools and devices that are used by scientists working in a laboratory. These equipments are mainly used to conduct scientific experiments, taking measurements and data collection. A more sophisticated laboratory equipment is known as scientific instrument.
Commonly used laboratory equipment are:
Bunsen burners: a Bunsen burner is a commonly used laboratory equipment which is named after Robert Bunsen. The writer produced a single open gas flame. It is used primarily for the purpose of heating, sterilization and combustion. The device uses a liquefied petroleum gas, such as butane, propane or a combination of both or a flammable gas such as natural gas (methane). The tooth of a Bunsen burner hose is connected to a flue gas with a rubber tube. The gas nozzle is maintained on the laboratory bench. Laboratory benches are usually equipped with multiple gas nozzles, which are connected to a central gas source, nozzles of steam and nitrogen under vacuum. Common methods for lighting the Bunsen burner are using a spark lighter or a match stick.
Microscopes: This laboratory equipment is used primarily to see objects that are too small and cannot be seen with the naked eye. The science of the study of small objects with the help of a microscope is known as microscopy. A variety of microscopes are commercially available. Microscopes may be classified into several categories. The classification can be done on what leads to the generation of the image, such light, electrons or one probe. However, the most commonly used microscope is the optical microscope. It images the sample with light. Other microscopes which are used to conduct scientific experiments are microscopes and microscope probe.
Conditioning chambers: the House of conditioning is also called a Skinner box. This equipment was made by B.F. Skinner, while studying at Harvard University. This type of laboratory equipment is mainly used for the study and analysis of the behavior of the animals. The device is used to study the classical conditioning and packaging.
Laboratory glassware: it refers to a variety of laboratory equipment which are manufactured from glass, such as beakers, reagent bottles, funnels, flasks tapered and burettes. These glass equipment are mainly used in biology and Chemistry Laboratories. Some of these devices are also manufactured from plastic because of cost, convenience and robustness reasons. However, the glass is always preferred on plastic because it is relatively inert, heat-resistant and more transparent. In addition, it is easier to customize. The laboratory glassware are mainly in Pyrex or borosilicate glass. This type of glass is less subject to thermal stress.
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