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Chemistry Lab Equipment: Names, Uses & Prices
Chemistry Lab Equipment: Names, Uses & Prices
A complete, categorised list of chemistry laboratory apparatus with their uses — for schools, colleges and coaching labs in India. From a manufacturer in Ambala.
Quick answer: Chemistry lab equipment is the set of apparatus used to measure, mix, heat, hold and test chemicals safely. The essentials are glassware (beaker, test tube, conical flask, measuring cylinder, burette, pipette), heating gear (Bunsen burner, tripod stand, wire gauze, china dish), measuring tools (thermometer, balance), indicators (pH paper, litmus, magnesium ribbon) and safety gear (goggles, gloves, apron).
Every chemistry lab — whether a Class 9–12 school lab, a college lab or a coaching-centre lab — is built from the same core apparatus. Below is the complete list, grouped by function, with the job each item does. As a laboratory equipment manufacturer in Ambala, Samtech Instruments makes and supplies all of these direct to institutions across India.
Popular Chemistry Lab Equipment (Buy Direct)
Here are five of the most-used items from our chemistry range — click any to see specs and prices:
1. Glassware (holding, mixing & measuring)
| Apparatus | Use in the chemistry lab |
|---|---|
| Beaker | Holds, mixes and heats liquids in general experiments |
| Test tube | Holds small amounts of substances for reactions and heating |
| Conical (Erlenmeyer) flask | Mixes and swirls liquids; narrow neck reduces splashing during titration |
| Volumetric flask | Prepares a solution at a fixed, accurate volume |
| Measuring cylinder | Measures the volume of a liquid |
| Burette | Delivers an exact, drop-by-drop volume during titration |
| Pipette | Transfers a precise fixed volume of liquid |
| Funnel | Transfers liquids and holds filter paper for filtration |
| Watch glass | Holds small samples, evaporates drops, covers beakers |
2. Heating & evaporating apparatus
| Apparatus | Use in the chemistry lab |
|---|---|
| Bunsen burner / spirit lamp | Provides a controlled flame to heat and sterilise |
| Tripod stand | Supports apparatus above the flame |
| Wire gauze | Spreads heat evenly under a beaker or flask |
| China dish (evaporating dish) | Evaporates solutions and heats solids over a flame |
| Crucible with lid | Heats solids to very high temperature |
| Test tube holder | Holds a hot test tube safely during heating |
3. Measuring & support equipment
| Apparatus | Use in the chemistry lab |
|---|---|
| Laboratory thermometer | Measures the temperature of liquids and reactions |
| Weighing balance | Measures the mass of solids and reagents |
| Clamp / retort stand | Holds the burette and other apparatus in place |
| Test tube stand | Holds test tubes upright during experiments |
| Tongs & spatula | Pick up hot objects and scoop solid chemicals |
4. Indicators & consumables
| Item | Use in the chemistry lab |
|---|---|
| pH paper (universal indicator) | Tests whether a solution is acidic, basic or neutral (pH 1–14) |
| Red & blue litmus paper | Quick acid/base test |
| Magnesium ribbon | Combustion and reactivity experiments (burns to form MgO) |
| Filter paper | Separates solids from liquids by filtration |
| Cork & rubber stoppers | Seal flasks, test tubes and reagent bottles |
5. Safety equipment (non-negotiable)
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Safety goggles | Protect eyes from splashes and fumes |
| Lab apron / coat | Protects clothing and skin from spills |
| Gloves | Protect hands when handling acids and chemicals |
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Buy all of this apparatus direct from Samtech Instruments — a laboratory equipment manufacturer in Ambala — at manufacturer prices, with bulk school supply, GST invoicing and pan-India delivery.
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Buy all of this apparatus direct from Samtech Instruments — a laboratory equipment manufacturer in Ambala — at manufacturer prices, with bulk school supply, GST invoicing and pan-India delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the basic equipment used in a chemistry lab?
The basics are the beaker, test tube, conical flask, measuring cylinder, burette, pipette, funnel, Bunsen burner, tripod stand, wire gauze, china dish, thermometer, weighing balance, pH paper and safety gear (goggles, gloves, apron).
What chemistry lab equipment is needed for Class 11 and 12 (CBSE/ICSE)?
Practicals need titration apparatus (burette, pipette, conical flask, funnel), a china dish, test tubes and stand, a laboratory thermometer, pH paper, litmus, magnesium ribbon, filter paper and a Bunsen burner or spirit lamp.
What is a china dish used for?
A china dish (evaporating dish) is used to evaporate a solution and recover the dissolved solid, and to heat small amounts of substances over a flame.
Where can I buy chemistry lab equipment in India at wholesale price?
Samtech Instruments is a chemistry lab equipment manufacturer in Ambala, Haryana, supplying schools, colleges and coaching centres across India at manufacturer-direct and bulk prices with GST invoicing.
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