Glassware Consumables

Common laboratory glassware includes beakers and conical (Erlenmeyer) flasks for mixing, heating, and holding liquids. Test tubes are used for small-scale reactions and sample handling, while watch glasses serve as covers or for evaporating small amounts of liquid. HPLC/GC vials are specialized for sample injection in chromatographic analysis. Reagent bottles in amber or clear glass store chemicals safely, protecting light-sensitive substances when needed. Microscope slides and cover slips are essential for sample preparation and observation under a microscope. Desiccators are used to store moisture-sensitive materials in a dry environment.