Lab Equipment Worth Investing In
If you are trying to set up a new laboratory or refurbish one of the old ones, then you need to know what lab equipment is a must-have so that you can have smooth functioning. This will be a list of the standard equipment that you will need for everyday lab use and that every lab requires.
Beakers
Beakers are one of the most important pieces of equipment for mixing chemicals, dissolve or stir solutions, and heat or cool down liquids. There are different types of beakers that will be best for whatever use that you need it for and there are also beakers that are in a test tube shape.
Funnels and Bottles
If you are going to be working with liquids, then funnels and bottles in different sizes will be necessary for you. Bottles and funnels normally have a narrow mouth, which makes pouring liquids easier, and they are available in plastic and glass.
Conical Flask
This equipment is great for when you want to stir and shake liquids without making any spills. There is a narrow opening that expands at the bottom, which allows for you to close it with a glass or rubber stopper and put it aside safely. Conical flasks can also be used for heating purposes by holding it with a ring stand.
Test Tubes
A test tube is a transparent, cylindrical-shaped bottle that is made from glass or plastic. Test tubes allow for you to safely conduct experiments that may require for you to do a chemical reaction and it can hold science samples as well.
Microscope
Microscopes are highly important in a laboratory, especially a microbiology microscope because then there can’t be an experiment. You can either purchase a low-powered one or a high-powered microscope or you can have both.
Lab Burners
You are most likely going to have experiments that are going to involve heating, melting, boiling, or boiling. This is where lab burners or a Bunsen burner will come in handy because they are able to run on butane, propane, and alcohol.
Safety Equipment
Safety always comes first in a laboratory and when trying to have a lab you should be equipped with these safety items.
- Safety glasses
- Safety goggles
- First aid kits
- Fire blanket
- Eyewash Station
- Lab coat
- Fire extinguisher
- Chemical fume hood
- Safety shower cubicle
High Tech Equipment
If you want more high tech equipment, then you should do research on the specific type of equipment that you are looking for and purchase the one that is best for you. It’s important that you look at the brands and the quality of the model that you are trying to purchase. For example, a common piece of lab equipment is the Agilent 1200 HPLC.
The Agilent 1200 HPLC system was introduced with a modular design that allows for the user to create a configuration that is suited for their HPLC applications. The 1200 series was created to be a step forward from the 1100 series, which was built based on the modular design and the configuration capabilities from the original. This ended up with the result of a superior machine that has the combination of speed, resolution, and sensitivity that has been fostered by many labs across the globe. The 1200 series has achieved many levels of high samples through binary and quaternary pumps and autosamplers. The machine is easy to use and scalable and the software is advanced and has critical features.
