Mercedes Benzene Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Once again, I present an educational thread pertaining to the field of Chemistry!The purpose of this thread is to detail common laboratory apparatuses in a manner that educates the general population of their common utilizations. I shall start: Volumetric FlaskThe volumetric flask is commonly used to create very precise solutions (specifically relating to Molarity). Once the proper calculations are performed, the necessary amount of solute is placed in the bottom of the flask. Water (or any other solvent) is then added whilst stirring until the measurement line is reached. Many size volumetric flasks exist. Here is a picture of 3 volumetric flasks: Feel free to post any laboratory equipment you wish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-qu Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 The beaker, a very versatile and useful piece of equiptment. It comes in various sizes, is not used for an exact measure and is shaped like an open ended cylinder. It can be used to observe reaction, hold reactants or for the enthusiast a kitcken wear version could hold your dinner time glass of water :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Benzene Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 RetortA retort is a primitive method of distillation, now often replaced by a Liebig or other water-cooled condensers. A retort was a common item in an alchemist's lab. They are still used today, just not as often. The large part of the flask is heated, and the vaporized distillate flows down the graduated stem into an awaiting receptacle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-qu Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Who can forget the capillary tube, those little things can come in handy! They are a very fine small tube that will draw up and hold small amounts of liquid, useful when doing paper chromotography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfiniteNow Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 MB, Did you just post a picture of a bong? :confused: How about the burner named after mr. bunsen? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthepon Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Woo... lovely picture InfiniteNow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Benzene Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Did you just post a picture of a bong? I suppose if "that" is what you wanted to use it for... then yes I did. :hihi: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 :hihi: The thermometer. [img=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Galileo_Thermometer.jpg]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Galileo_Thermometer.jpg[/img] PS How do I smallen the image!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-qu Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Is that a thermometer? I have seen them in shops been sold as decorations.. :hihi: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Is that a thermometer? I have seen them in shops been sold as decorations.. :hihi:Galileo's no less::) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_thermometer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfiniteNow Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Is that a thermometer? I have seen them in shops been sold as decorations.. :hihi:Not quite as precise as our modern day digital dealies, but the Galileon thermometers are very cool. I've got one on my bookshelf. "Smallen" the image, eh Turtle? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-qu Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 very cool idea :hihi: though reading our thermometers would be so much easier :D probably more accurate too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Not quite as precise as our modern day digital dealies, but the Galileon thermometers are very cool. I've got one on my bookshelf. "Smallen" the image, eh Turtle? :shrug: Littlen then.:D Please littlen the image.:) Speaking of precision, how many actually read the description in the Wicky link I gave? Each weight must be accurate to a tolerance of 1/1000th gram!!!! I therefore nominate the scale/balance as the next CCA ( Common Chemical Apparatus). I request someone find & post a smallered image of a scale.:shrug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Benzene Posted September 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 As per Turtle's nomination...the scale/balance. Electric BalanceAn electric balance is one of the most important CCAs (:)) found in the lab. Balances are useful for measuring fairly precise samples of... well... really anything. Some analytical balances can have an accuracy of far greater than .1 miligram :D, and can run upwards of $30,000!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Another most ancient CCA indeed, is the Mortar & Pestle (A specialized form of hammer & anvil). I have here a littlered image now in the Hypography Science Gallery. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-qu Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I read the link, it was interesting, quite an ingenious idea! Next on the CCA is the Burette, how else would a chemist perform such accurate titrations! A burette is is a vertical cylindrical piece of glassware with a volumetric graduation on its full length and a precision tap for supplying very exact amounts liquid. Precision varies with design, in my experience with the ones we used at school you can measure down to .05mL about the volume of one drop. image from core.ecu.edu/chem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Benzene Posted September 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Pipette (micro or otherwise)Micro pipettes are capable of providing extremely small and precise measurements. They are mainly used in the biotech. field, but have numerous applications. Very useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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