Essential Science Glassware for Every Classroom

Essential Science Glassware for Every Classroom

High-quality lab glassware is the foundation of safe and effective science learning.

At Wiltronics, we supply a wide range of durable, curriculum-aligned products that support hands-on learning in physics, chemistry, and biology. Whether you’re setting up a new lab or refreshing existing equipment, these essentials are designed to deliver accuracy and reliability.

1. Beakers – Versatile Classroom Staples

Beakers are a must-have for every lab. They are ideal for mixing, heating, and measuring liquids.

Wiltronics offers borosilicate glass beakers in multiple sizes, ensuring durability and resistance to thermal shock.

Curriculum Alignment:

• Years 7–10: Science Inquiry Skills – conducting experiments with safe handling of substances.

• Year 11–12 Chemistry: Practical investigations in reactions and solutions.

2. Flasks – For Controlled Mixing

Flasks are perfect for swirling solutions without spillage.

They are commonly used in titration experiments and microbiology investigations.

Curriculum Alignment:

• Year 9–10: Chemical reactions & experimentation.

• Senior Biology & Chemistry: Culturing solutions and measuring reaction rates.

3. Measuring Cylinders – Accuracy in Every Experiment

When precision is key, measuring cylinders deliver.

Available in a variety of capacities, these cylinders provide accurate liquid volume measurements essential for quantitative experiments.

Curriculum Alignment:

• Year 7–10: Measuring and controlling variables.

• Year 11–12 Physics & Chemistry: Data accuracy in scientific investigations.

4. Spirit Thermometers – Simple, Reliable Temperature Tracking

Wiltronics supplies spirit thermometers that are safe, accurate, and ideal for classroom environments.

These are excellent for experiments involving heat transfer, energy studies, and reaction rates.

Curriculum Alignment:

• Year 8 Science: Energy changes.

• Year 11 Physics: Thermodynamics and heat experiments.

5. Funnels – Essential for Safe Transfers

Glass funnels make it easy to transfer liquids or filter mixtures without waste.

They’re especially valuable in teaching students laboratory safety and proper handling of materials.

Curriculum Alignment:

• Year 7–8: Mixtures and separation techniques.

• Senior Chemistry: Filtration and purification experiments.

6. Volumetric Flasks – Precision for Advanced Studies

For high-level quantitative experiments, volumetric flasks offer the accuracy required in senior chemistry and biology labs.

These flasks ensure exact solution preparation for titrations and concentration studies.

Curriculum Alignment:

• Year 11–12 Chemistry: Molarity, titration, and solution preparation.

From beakers to volumetric flasks, Wiltronics offers a complete range of science glassware essentials designed to meet Australian Curriculum needs. Our products are trusted by educators and schools across Australia, helping students conduct experiments with precision, accuracy, and safety.

Essential Science Glassware for Every Classroom

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