By: Dr. Beenish Zaki

Senior Instructor

Department of Biochemistry

20th February 2013

*GLASSWARE

*LEARNING OBJECTIVE

 

SKILL:

*At the end of the practical session students will be able to identify different types of glassware used in the laboratory.

 

*KNOWLEDGE:At the end of the practical session the student will be able to explain:

*Why glassware is used in a laboratory.

*Define the term volumetric glassware related to the use.

*Compare and contrast the use of the following type of laboratory glassware:

- Flask-Graduated cylinders - Burettes - Pipettes - Beakers

* Prevention of injury from glass wares.

*EXAMPLE OF GLASS WARE

NON-VOLUMETRIC GLASSWARE

*TEST TUBES

*GLASS FUNNEL

*EXAMPLE OF GLASS WARE

VOLUMETRIC GLASSWARE

*MEASURING CYLINDER

*PIPETTES

*CONICAL FLASK

*BURETTES

*PREVENTION OF GLASS INJURY

*Throw away broken or chipped glassware. 

*When handling glass items avoid applying force or excessive pressure in case the item slips or gives way suddenly and breaks. 

*Carry glass items in test tube holder or box to minimize the risk of dropping them.