Crucible Tongs

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Product Description
Crucible Tongs are specialized metal tools designed for safely handling hot crucibles, evaporating dishes, and other laboratory apparatus exposed to high temperatures. Made from durable, heat-resistant metals such as stainless steel or nickel-plated steel, these tongs provide a firm grip, ensuring the safe transfer of heated items during laboratory procedures, including heating, melting, and chemical reactions.

Description

Primary Uses
Laboratory Applications

  • Used for gripping and transferring hot crucibles, evaporating dishes, and other lab containers during heating processes. 
  • Essential for handling apparatus in flame tests, melting point determination, and chemical synthesis. 
  • Facilitates safe manipulation of materials in high-temperature experiments. 

Industrial Applications

  • Employed in quality control and materials testing labs within manufacturing industries requiring heating of samples. 
  • Used in metal processing and ceramic industries for handling small heated parts safely. 

Secondary Uses
Other Industrial and Commercial Uses

  • Utilized in educational institutions for laboratory demonstrations involving heat. 
  • Handy tool for artisan workshops involving small-scale metal or glass heating.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

Basic Identification Attributes

  • Product Type: Laboratory Tongs 
  • Material: Stainless steel, nickel-plated steel, or heat-resistant alloys 
  • Design: Curved or flat gripping ends designed for crucibles 

Physical & Chemical Properties

  • Heat Resistance: Suitable for high-temperature use 
  • Durability: Resistant to corrosion and deformation 
  • Size: Typically 15–25 cm in length 

Safety & Hazard Attributes

  • Mechanical Risks: Risk of pinching fingers; use with caution 
  • Thermal Risks: Handles remain cooler than crucible but avoid prolonged contact with flame 
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic materials 

Storage & Handling Attributes

  • Storage Conditions: Store in dry, clean area to prevent rust 
  • Handling Precautions: Use heat-resistant gloves if necessary; maintain grip during use 

Regulatory & Compliance Attributes

  • Manufactured to comply with laboratory safety standards 
  • Quality inspected for strength and heat resistance 

Environmental & Health Impact

  • Made of recyclable metal materials 

Low environmental impact with proper disposal

SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Safety Handling Precautions

  • Avoid using tongs with slippery or oily hands 
  • Inspect regularly for damage or bending 

First Aid Measures

  • In case of minor burns, apply cool water and seek medical advice if severe 
  • For pinching injuries, clean and treat wounds accordingly 

Firefighting Measures

  • Fire Hazard: Non-flammable metal tool 
  • Extinguishing Media: Not applicable 
  • Special Precautions: None