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Depending on the contents and temperature of the beaker you might use:
Bare hands,
Vinyl gloves, (latex if you aren't allergic)
Thermally insulated gloves if it's hot,
Metal forceps if it's really hot,
A waldo remote manipulator or glove box if it's a bio-hazard or radioactive.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agothe tool you use to pick up a hot test tube is a prong
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∙ 7y agoTo pick up a hot test tube, one uses a test tube holder, or clamp. They are made specifically for this purpose.
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∙ 7y agoFrequently are used special laboratory tongs.
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∙ 11y agoTest tube tongs
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∙ 9y agoTongs
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What do you use a test tube holder for?
Like the function of a beaker; to hold chemicalsA test tube is another useful science equipment used in experiments. A test tube is used:-1. to carry solids or liquids in small quantity.2. to do experiments, such as knowing the nature of the substance poured in it( acidic, basic or neutral) .basically, test tube's function is to carry substances in science labs.
What are the functions of the test tube holder?
The test tube holder has many functions. It can be used to hold test tubes, making it easy to investigate the contents of the test tubes. These holders can also be used to hold stirring rods used in the laboratory and pipettes.
What is the difference between a test tube holder and a test tube rack?
No. A ringstand is a stand with a base with a large pole sticking out of it. that you can attach rings to. A wire mesh is usually placed on the ring for setting a beaker to be heated. A test tube clamp can be attached to the ring stand to hold a test tube, for say, heating it in a hot water bath.
What are test tube clamps and what is it used for?
It is a clamp that holds a test tube -- for instance to hold a test tube while heating it without getting burned. It is made from a thick piece of metal wire that is shaped into a spring-loaded clamp to securely hold a test tube.Note the difference between a test tube clamp, and a test tube rack. A clamp is a way to hold a single test tube while heating the contents inside without actually touching the test tube itself. A rack is instead used to hold many test tubes at once in an upright position. See the Related Questions links below for more information on test tube racks.
What laboratory apparatus used to hold the test tube in distillation?
condenser
What is test tube stand used for?
to hold the test tube
What is the used of test tube holder?
use to hold test tube..
Uses of test tube rock?
a test tube rock is used to measure liquids
What is a test tube rack?
A test tube rack is used to hold test tubes upright to keep them from spilling.
Used for holding test tubes when they are not in use?
Test tube rack is use to hold test tube when they are not in use.
What a test tube rack?
A test tube rack is used to hold test tubes upright to keep them from spilling.
What is the material used to hold test tubes?
A boiling tube is used for boiling a liquid in
What do you use a test tube holder for?
Like the function of a beaker; to hold chemicalsA test tube is another useful science equipment used in experiments. A test tube is used:-1. to carry solids or liquids in small quantity.2. to do experiments, such as knowing the nature of the substance poured in it( acidic, basic or neutral) .basically, test tube's function is to carry substances in science labs.
What is the apparatus name used to hold test tubes?
A test tube rack.
What is test tube rank used for?
A test tube rack is used to hold test tubes so they don't fall over while you're using them.
What is the test tube rack used for?
I think the test tube rack is used to hold any amount of chemical or liquid during an experiment.
What are the functions of the test tube holder?
The test tube holder has many functions. It can be used to hold test tubes, making it easy to investigate the contents of the test tubes. These holders can also be used to hold stirring rods used in the laboratory and pipettes.
