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A complete, categorised list of chemistry laboratory apparatus with their uses — for schools, colleges and coaching labs in India. From a manufacturer in Ambala.
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.
Here are five of the most-used items from our chemistry range — click any to see specs and prices:
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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Updated 3 August 2026 10 min read By Samtech Instruments A tripod stand is one of the most essential yet
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