In the laboratory, different instruments have different heating methods. This article will introduce the common instrument heating methods in the laboratory to help you better understand the laboratory safety knowledge.

Direct heating instrument

Instruments such as test tubes, burning spoons, evaporating dishes and crucibles can be directly heated, just like an open flame in a small kitchen, which is convenient and fast.

Instruments requiring asbestos mesh

Beakers, flasks, conical bottles and other instruments need to be padded with asbestos nets, just like cauldrons, which need a little protection. Asbestos mesh can dissipate heat and protect instruments.

An instrument that cannot be heated

Funnels, measuring cylinders, gas cylinders and other instruments can't be heated, just like plastic bowls in the kitchen, they can't resist high temperature, otherwise they will break down.

safety first

In the laboratory, different instruments are used in different ways. Everyone should pay attention to safety, abide by laboratory regulations and protect the safety of themselves and others.