The common heating devices used in labs are bunsen burners, hot air ovens, hot plates, heating mantles, muffle furnaces, hot oil baths and microwave digestion systems.

Common laboratory balances and scales types are ultra-micro, micro, semi-micro, analytical, and precision balances. The readability of a balance is the smallest difference between two measured values that can be read on the display.

Common laboratory apparatus are: 1) Microscope. 2) Test tube. 3) Watch glass. 4) Crucible. 5) Volumetric flasks. 6) Beakers. 7) Bunsen burner. 8) Spatula.