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Crucibles are porcelain-like containers used in chemistry to heat substances to very high temperatures. Crucible tongsare large pincers made of welded steel that are used to grasp and take a hot crucible out of a fire or furnace, or to move a crucible from one location to another.
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What are crucible tongs used for?
Tongs are used to manipulate hot crucibles withot them dirty.
How do you use crucible tongs?
to use crucible tongs you grab the ends and put the other ends around the crucible firmly so it does not slip and pick up
How does crucible tongs maintain the integrity of the analysis?
Oil from the fingers can contamine the surface of the crucible and lid
Two reasons for using crucible tongs to handle the crucible and lid after their initial firing?
So you dont burn your self
List two reasons for using crucible tongs to handle the crucible and lid after their initial firing?
When a crucible has been fired it is incredibly hot so the two most sensible reasons for using crucible tongs is firstly to prevent the users' hands from being burnt and secondly to prevent the bench in the laboratory from becoming damaged or burnt.
