Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments

40 DIY Science: Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments

TABLE 3-6 (continued): Recommended basic laboratory equipment and supplies

Description Qty notes

Paper, pHydrion, 100-strip vial 1 Use for accurate determination of pH if you do not have a pH meter.

pH meter 1 Range pH 0–14 with 0.1 or 0.2 resolution and accuracy.

Pinchcock 1

Use with flexible tubing to control flow, to convert a pipette into a

burette, and so on.

Pipetter, pump or bulb 1+In sizes appropriate for your pipettes.

Reservoir, pneumatic trough 1 Use a plastic storage tub (Rubbermaid “S” 17-liter or similar).

Ruler, mm scale, 15 cm or 30 cm 1 For general length measurements.

Sand bed 1

Use when burning solids to contain heat and flame; large container

with several kilograms of sand.

Ring stand 1+

5" x 8" (12.5 x 20 cm) or 6" x 9" (15 x 22.5 cm) with 20" (50 cm)

support rod.

Ring, support, with clamp 2

4" (10 cm) and 5" (12.7 cm) sizes are most useful; make sure your

funnels fit the ring.

Scoop, powder 1 Use for breaking up hardened masses of solid chemicals in bottles.

Spatula 1+

Use for removing small amounts of chemicals from bottles; substitute

Beral pipettes or plastic spoons.

Stopper, rubber, assortment *As required, in solid, 1-, and 2-hole, to fit your test tubes and flasks.

Syringe, plastic, 10 to 50 mL, graduated, with cap1 Used in gas chemistry experiments.

Test tube holder 1 Used to hold test tubes while heating.

Test tube rack 1+To fit your test tubes.

Thermometer 1+Digital thermometer preferred.

Timer 1 With second hand, for timing reactions.

Tongs, beaker 1 Use for handling hot beakers and other larger items.

Tongs, crucible 1 Use for handling hot crucibles and other small items.

Triangle, clay 1 To fit support rings, in size(s) appropriate for your crucibles.

Tubing, rubber or plastic, assortment *In various lengths and with an inside diameter to fit glass tubing.