Glassware Burets Flasks, Beakers, & Graduated Cylinders Pipets Repipets Volumetric Flasks Instruments Analytical Balance pH Meter: Analog pH Meter: Digital Spectrometer: Analog Spectrometer: Digital Spectrometer: Scanning Top-loading Balance Techniques Calorimetry Centrifugation Quantitative Transfer Titration Vacuum Filtration ChemLab Home		Top-loading Balance Use a top loading balance to weigh solid material when a precision of 0.1 g is adequate. For more accurate mass measurements or small amounts, use an analytical balance. Move your cursor over the image for information about the instrument. Having trouble viewing the image? Help is here. Using a Top-loading Balance Check if the balance is turned on. If not, press the on/off button and wait until the display reads 0.0 g. Place a container or large, creased weighing paper on the balance pan. Push tare button to zero the balance. Carefully add substance to the container or paper. Record mass. Clean-up Use the brush provided to clean any spills. Discard any disposable tare containers, weighing paper, or Kimwipes in the nearest wastebasket.
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