Beaker tongs are scissor-like tools, but instead of having two blades, these tools are replaced with two pincers or pieces of metals that concave together, which allow the users to grasp beakers. They are made of durable metals, allowing them to endure a very hot temperature when touching hot objects.
As a Glass Beaker will be very hot when heating it in a furnace or a Bunsen burner, one cannot hold the Beaker directly. Therefore, Beaker tongs come to play a key role when burning, or doing anything with hot objects. The major types of metals used to produce the tongs are stainless steel, brass, and nickel. Moreover, some of them also have a special characteristic. For instance, a locking version of beaker tongs can be locked with the edge of a beaker, allow users to be more comfortable and more confidence while moving a very hot crucible from place to place. Hence, they provide more safety for the users.
It is necessary to wear safety goggles, gloves, and proper shoes as well, beaker tongs is not the only safety tool that one should take when holding a hot beaker. The scorching objects in beakers might be spilled off and cause a damage to a holder’s skin.
Before using the tongs, make sure that it is clean
Wash it until it is clean enough.
