Jump to main content

Chemistry Lab Techniques

Proper Laboratory Technique

Before starting any experiment, you should understand the entire procedure that you will be following. You need to make sure that you have the proper equipment, and that you know how to use it. When you are trying an unfamiliar procedure for the first time, it is a good idea to practice at least one "dry run" without chemicals. That way, you can make sure you have all the materials you will need at hand, and that your workflow will proceed smoothly. You will greatly reduce the risk of an accident by carefully planning ahead.

Using proper laboratory techniques will increase your level of safety in the lab. Here are some tutorials on proper laboratory techniques:

Resource Description
MIT OpenCourseWare: Digital Lab Techniques Manual Videos Excellent video tutorials on measuring volume, weighing chemicals on electronic balances, titration, filtration, and many more.
UC Davis ChemWiki: Lab Techniques Online depository covering detailed descriptions and tutorials of many basic chemistry lab techniques
Ohaus: Balance Tutorials  Tutorials on using basic mechanical and electronic balances to weigh materials.
Science Buddies Titration Tutorial: Tips & Tricks for Titrating Detailed information on successfully doing different types of titrations, including indicators used, procedure tips, interpreting results and performing calculations, and links to titration-based project ideas.

Disclaimer

Although every effort is made to assure and encourage safe practices and safe use of the materials in our project ideas, Science Buddies cannot assume responsibility for uses made of its published materials.  We strongly urge all those planning to use materials from our webpages to make choices and to develop procedures for safety in accordance with local needs and situations.

Many chemicals are hazardous. Precautions for the safe use of hazardous chemicals and directions for their proper disposal are described in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and on the labels. If you need to find an MSDS try searching this database from Iowa State University.

Top
We use cookies and those of third party providers to deliver the best possible web experience and to compile statistics.
By continuing and using the site, including the landing page, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
OK, got it
Free science fair projects.