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70% ethanol is used to sterilize most lab benches. Isopropanol is used to wipe off ethanol-resistant ink on glassware writing. Methanol is used in chemistry labs mainly to dissolve most polar compounds. For molecular Biology work, ethanol is used quite often.
We have several different forms of alcohols.
Most of them are commonly used in laboratories.
Ethanol, Methanol, Propanol and Butanol are among the most commonly used.
We also use Glycerol in large quantities. This both in making certain soaps and as a main component in explosives as Dynamite and Nitroglycerin.
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Why 70 percent alcohol used in laboratory?
If WE Use 90% alcohol it will get evaporated, for 30% alcohol no reaction occurs as water content will be high . so, 70% is used
Why is alcohol used in laboratory thermometer?
Alcohol is non-toxic, economically more viable and can be easily dyed to make it more visible in the capillary tube when it undergoes thermal expansion or contraction, hence it is used in laboratory thermometers. The alcohol used is not absolute ethanol however (ethanol has a boiling point of 78 degrees Celsius, while laboratory thermometers can measure up to 110 degrees Celsius); larger chain alcohols (e.g. isopropyl alcohol) would suggestibly be preferable in this context. This is, however, an obsolete approach to measuring temperature - today, more accurate quantification of temperature may be achieved through temperature sensitive probes with digital readouts.
What is a busen burner and how is it used?
A Bunsen burner is a type of equipment used in a laboratory that releases one adjustable gas flame. It is used for combustion, heating, and sterilization.
What type of alcohol is used to remove bleach stains from clothing?
Wine is best
Which type of organic compound is commonly used as both a disinfectant and a solvent?
alcohol.. antiseptic cream has alcohol and has OH which is basically a solvent
What is an alchohol lamp and how is it used in a laboratory?
The alcohol lamp is generally used during excursions, but can be used sometimes in a laboratory for heating when another source of heating is not available. Alcohol is the fuel for heating.
Why alcohol used in laboratory thermometers instead of mercury?
mercury is toxic but alcohol is not and alcohol is cheaper than mercury
What is the laboratory apparatus used as a source of heat and light?
Alcohol lamp
What are alcohol lamps used for?
The alcohol lamp is generally used during excursions, but can be used sometimes in a laboratory for heating when another source of heating is not available. Alcohol is the fuel for heating.
What are alcohol lamps for?
The alcohol lamp is generally used during excursions, but can be used sometimes in a laboratory for heating when another source of heating is not available. Alcohol is the fuel for heating.
Why 70 percent alcohol used in laboratory?
If WE Use 90% alcohol it will get evaporated, for 30% alcohol no reaction occurs as water content will be high . so, 70% is used
What is an alchohol lamp and how is it used?
The alcohol lamp is generally used during excursions, but can be used sometimes in a laboratory for heating when another source of heating is not available. Alcohol is the fuel for heating.
Is alcohol used for clinical thermometers or laboratory thermometers?
Alcohole is not used for any thermometer only murcury (Hg) is used
Uses of an alchohol lamp?
The alcohol lamp is generally used during excursions. Alcohol is the fuel for heating.
What is use of alchohol lamp?
The alcohol lamp is generally used during excursions, but can be used sometimes in a laboratory for heating when another source of heating is not available. Alcohol is the fuel for heating.
Type of alcohol used in gasohol?
Ethanol or Ethyl Alcohol
What is a type of solvent that uses alcohol?
Ethanol is an alcohol that can be used as a solvent.
