Laboratory Equipment

Choosing glassware and instruments for the required precision. See also Laboratory Safety.

Common glassware and precision
EquipmentPrecisionUseNotes
BeakerLowMixing, holdingNot for accurate volume
Erlenmeyer flaskLowTitrationsLow spillage
Graduated cylinderMediumApprox. volumeMeniscus at eye level
Pipette (volumetric)HighFixed volumeCalibrated at 20°C
BuretteHighTitrant deliveryRead to 0.01 mL
Volumetric flaskHighSolution prepOne mark, shake to mix
Balance (analytical)±0.0001 gWeighingTare, draft shield

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SOURCES

  1. [nist-2022]NIST Guide to Measurement (2022). NISThttps://www.nist.gov/

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