The Pipestem triangle is used to support a crucible while it is being heated over a Bunsen burner. It is very heat resistant and can be used at high temperatures. Wire gauzes are used to support larger objects, such as beakers and evaporating dishes while they are being heated.

What is Pipestem triangle made of?

Pipe stem triangles are made of iron and covered with pipe clay.

What is a crucible used for in chemistry?

Used from ancient times as a container for melting or testing metals, crucibles were probably so named from the Latin word crux, “cross” or “trial.” Modern crucibles may be small laboratory utensils for conducting high-temperature chemical reactions and analyses or large industrial vessels for melting and calcining ...