Ordinary Spatula Functions Used In Laboratorys

Illustration of laboratory spatula functions. (Pixabay)

YOGYAKARTA - Laboratory spatula is one of the devices that is often used in the work process in the laboratory. Even though it is only in the form of a small spoon, the function of laboratory spatula is very important to support research activities.

Quoted from the book Penuntun Praktikum Biotechnology, compiled by Endik Deni Nugroho and Dwi Anggowati Rahayu (2018), spatula is used to mix chemical solutions in glasses until the solution is homogeny.

So what are the functions of laboratory spatula? Spatulas are made for the collection of small and small amounts of materials.

For these benefits, there are two types of end in laboratory spatulas, namely curved ends such as spoons and other flat ends. Both ends of this spatula can be used to pick up solids or powders.

Check out the spatula function that needs to be known below.

This collection of materials must be done carefully, because it will be weighed with an analytic balance sheet which has a high level of accuracy.

This function is better advised to take advantage of the levy material which is more inert in various types of solutions. Thus, there will be no reaction between the complainant and the solution that is stirred up.

You can also find laboratory spatulas in various sizes that can be selected according to their use.

For example, the spatula will be used for the manufacture of standard solutions where the chemicals we will take are only 1-3 grams in size, so it is enough to take advantage of small spatula.

There are several types of ingredients that can be used to make spatula. The selection of this spatula material is related to the substances taken with this spatula. Below are 3 types of laboratory spatula that are commonly used.

Metal patula is made from stainless steel, so it has an anticarat nature. The basic ingredients of metal spatula are iron, where the manufacture is mixed with other stainless materials.

This type of Spatula is generally used to pick up very small objects that have gone through a slicing process and are prepared to be observed on microscopy.

Spatila nikel can also be used to pick up solid chemicals. Unlike metal spatula and polytene spatula, this type of spatula can be used as a levy tool to make solutions.

All types of solutions can be made, except for acid solutions, can take advantage of nickel spatula for complainants. Nickel Spatula can also be used at high temperatures, is inert against chemicals, and sterilization can be done easily.

Spatules of polytene are often referred to as horn spatulas. This spatula is made from plastic base materials, where generally plastic materials are used, namely polypropylene. This type of spatula is usually used to pick up solid-shaped chemicals.

Spatula polytene has advantages over metal spatula in terms of reactivity, because plastic materials are more inert to chemicals.

The collection of chemicals with spatula made from plastic is generally widely used, because plastic materials do not have an effect on chemicals that are acidic in nature.

In principle, laboratory spatula is a tool that can be said to be similar to the spatula of kitchen utensils. The distinguishing thing is that the function of laboratory spatula is used to process chemicals with special ingredients.

That's a review of the function of laboratory spatula that is commonly used. Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.