Laboratory chemicals” refer to the various chemical substances and compounds used in scientific laboratories for research, experiments, analysis, or testing. These chemicals are essential for a wide range of scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, environmental science, and more.
Here are a few common categories of laboratory chemicals:
Reagents: These are chemicals used to cause a reaction in a specific experiment or process.
Solvents: Liquids used to dissolve or suspend other substances. Water, ethanol, acetone, and hexane are typical examples.
Standards: Chemicals that are used to calibrate instruments or provide a reference point for measurements.