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Top 10 Must Have Tools for Teaching Chemistry Practicals

April 30, 2025

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Top 10 Must Have Tools for Teaching Chemistry Practicals

The ultimate chemistry equipment checklist for Australian school labs—affordable, reliable, and curriculum-ready.


Delivering effective chemistry education starts with more than just theory—it requires reliable, hands-on tools that help students safely explore scientific concepts. Whether you’re building a new lab or upgrading your current setup, the right equipment can transform lessons into engaging, curriculum-aligned experiences.

At Wiltronics, we’ve curated the top 10 essential tools for chemistry practicals, all trusted by educators, aligned with the Australian Curriculum, and available with bulk discounts for schools.


💡 Why Use High-Quality Tools for Chemistry Practicals?

  • ✅ Supports hands-on science learning

  • ✅ Meets Australian Curriculum standards (Years 7–12)

  • ✅ Improves experiment accuracy and classroom safety

  • ✅ Boosts student engagement and real-world skills

  • ✅ Saves money through bulk education discounts


🛍️ Why Choose Wiltronics for Chemistry Lab Equipment?

  • 🇦🇺 100% Australian-owned and operated

  • 📦 Massive bulk discounts for schools

  • 🧪 Lab-grade equipment for classrooms

  • 🚚 Fast shipping across Australia

  • 🧠 Expert education team for support and quotes


🔬 Top 10 Chemistry Practical Tools for Classrooms


1️⃣ OHAUS Electronic Balances

These classroom-tough balances offer high accuracy and easy operation—perfect for weighing reagents in experiments, titrations, and solution preparation.

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  • 🧪 Precision weighing with easy-to-read digital display

  • 🔧 Durable and low-maintenance for busy labs

  • 🎯 Perfect for high school chemistry curriculum standards

💥 Available in bulk for school discounts


2️⃣ Hot Plates with Magnetic Stirrers

Heat and mix solutions safely with these dual-purpose tools—ideal for dissolving solutes, chemical reactions, and distillation activities.

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  • 🔥 Controlled, even heating

  • 🔄 Magnetic stirring to prevent clumping or uneven solutions

  • ⚠️ Safer than Bunsen burners

📦 Perfect for school science labs and student experiments


3️⃣ PASCO Wireless pH Sensors

Go digital with real-time pH monitoring! These wireless sensors are excellent for titrations, acid/base analysis, and inquiry-based science.

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  • 📊 Live data capture for analysis and graphing

  • 🧪 Suitable for chemistry and environmental science

  • 🖥 Compatible with tablets and computers for student-led investigations

🎓 Supports Science Inquiry Skills and Chemistry (ACSCH101)


4️⃣ Glass Beakers & Measuring Cylinders

Every classroom needs durable, heat-resistant borosilicate glassware. Ideal for general mixing, measuring, and observation.

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  • ⚗️ Graduated for accuracy

  • 🔥 Thermal shock resistant

  • 🛡 Available in multiple sizes to suit lesson needs

💲 Save 50–60% with bulk school orders


5️⃣ Volumetric Flasks (Class A)

Used in precision solution preparation and molarity lessons. These Class A flasks provide trusted accuracy for analytical experiments.

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  • ✅ Tight calibration

  • 🧪 Ideal for titration lessons and quantitative analysis

  • 🔬 Used in Years 10–12 Chemistry

📦 Available in glass and polypropylene options


6️⃣ Lab Safety Equipment (Goggles, Gloves & Aprons)

Keep students protected during every practical. These lab-grade PPE items are essential for every experiment.

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  • 🧤 Sized for students

  • 🥼 Durable and reusable

  • 🔐 Meets WHS and school safety compliance

Bulk pricing available for class packs


7️⃣ Conical Flasks (Erlenmeyer Flasks)

Versatile and safe for heating, mixing, and swirling chemicals. Conical flasks reduce spillage and are ideal for titrations.

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  • ⚗️ Classic chemistry lab essential

  • 🧪 Works well with rubber stoppers and sensors

  • 🔥 Flame and chemical resistant

🛒 Bulk discounts make classroom outfitting affordable


8️⃣ Test Tubes & Racks

Use for heating small samples, qualitative testing, or demonstrating reactions. Every student needs a set for foundational experiments.

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  • 🧫 Available with or without rims

  • 🔥 Flame-resistant borosilicate

  • ✅ Sturdy test tube racks included in some sets

📦 Low-cost, high-usage item—great for bulk ordering


9️⃣ Digital Thermometers & Temperature Probes

Capture fast, accurate temperature readings during chemical reactions, heating, or thermal energy studies.

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  • 🌡️ Easy to read, precise, and safe

  • 🔄 Replace outdated mercury thermometers

  • 📊 Can integrate with data logging systems

🔍 Supports investigation-based learning in middle and senior science


🔟 Burettes & Retort Stands – Precision Titration Tools

Titration is a cornerstone of chemistry education, and accurate delivery of liquids is essential. Burettes allow students to precisely dispense solutions while learning about concentration, molarity, and reaction endpoints.

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  • 🎯 Designed for senior secondary and VCE Chemistry

  • ✅ Clear volume markings for precision measurement

  • 🧪 Includes support stands, clamps, and easy-flow valves

📦 Available in class kits with bulk pricing for labs


🎓 Curriculum Alignment

All products support learning objectives in:

  • Science Inquiry Skills (ACSIS125–ACSIS133)

  • Chemical Sciences (ACSSU187, ACSCH093, ACSCH101)

  • Senior Chemistry Units 1–4


🚀 Ready to Upgrade Your Chemistry Classroom?

👉 Shop Chemistry Equipment Now

Build confidence, accuracy, and hands-on skills in your science lessons—with tools you can trust.


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