Laboratory Glassware

From classic beakers and test tubes to precision burettes and density bottles, our glassware is built to handle the heat, resist chemicals, and deliver accuracy every time. Below you’ll find a detailed look at our most popular laboratory glassware — all available from Australian Scientific, your trusted supplier of lab equipment across Australia.

Beakers

A true lab staple, borosilicate glass beakers are made to last. They’re perfect for mixing, heating, or measuring liquids — with straight sides, a flat base, and an easy-pour spout. Graduations on the side help with quick, accurate volume readings.
Available in a wide range of sizes, these beakers handle thermal shock and chemical exposure with ease, making them an essential tool for laboratories, schools, and industrial testing environments.

Burettes

If precision is your priority, glass burettes are hard to beat. Made from durable borosilicate glass, they deliver exact liquid volumes for titrations and other quantitative analyses.
The finely etched graduations and stopcock control allow smooth and accurate dispensing of liquids. Used widely in chemistry, environmental science, and pharmaceutical labs, glass burettes remain a must-have for accurate and reproducible results.

Crystallising Dishes

Our borosilicate glass crystallising dishes are designed for the slow, steady process of crystal formation. Their flat, open surface promotes even evaporation — ideal for recrystallisation, salt formation, and studying crystal structures.
Heat-resistant, clear, and chemically stable, these dishes make it easy to observe your samples as they develop. Available in a range of sizes to suit your needs.

Culture Tubes

Simple but effective, soda-lime glass Durham tubes are widely used in microbiology for capturing gas during fermentation and other reactions. They’re tough, affordable, and resistant to most laboratory chemicals — perfect for routine work and teaching applications.

Density Bottles

Also known as pycnometers, our glass density bottles are used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids with high accuracy.
Each bottle is made from borosilicate glass and fitted with a precision-ground stopper that includes a fine capillary opening. This allows excess liquid to escape for an exact volume measurement.
Ideal for chemistry, material science, and quality control laboratories, these bottles deliver reliable, repeatable results.

Desiccators

If you’re working with moisture-sensitive materials, a glass desiccator is essential. Made from borosilicate glass 3.3, these desiccators are designed for strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.
Simply add a desiccant like silica gel or calcium chloride to create a perfectly dry storage environment.
Available in both vacuum and non-vacuum models with a range of lid options (plastic knob, glass knob, or vacuum stopcock), these desiccators are ideal for sample storage, drying, and protection from humidity.
Note: desiccator plates are sold separately.

Evaporating Dishes

Our borosilicate glass evaporating dishes are designed for the efficient evaporation of solvents. Their wide, shallow shape ensures fast evaporation and even heat distribution.
Highly resistant to heat and chemicals, these dishes are perfect for solution concentration, crystallisation, and residue analysis.
Durable and reusable, they’re suitable for both research and educational settings.

Funnels

Whether you’re filtering, pouring, or separating liquids, a glass funnel ensures smooth, controlled transfer. Made from borosilicate glass, these funnels resist chemical attack and can handle hot liquids without cracking.
Available in long-stem, short-stem, and stemless designs, they’re ideal for use with filter paper or in general liquid handling. The smooth surface minimises residue build-up, while the transparent glass lets you see your transfer in real time.

Measuring Cylinders

Accuracy is key in any lab, and our glass measuring cylinders deliver just that. Made from borosilicate glass with clear, easy-to-read graduations, they provide reliable measurement and dispensing of liquids.
Available in a wide range of volumes, they’re suited for research, education, and industrial applications where precision matters.

Petri Dishes

Our soda-lime glass Petri dishes are ideal for microbial and cell culture work. The flat, smooth surface ensures even agar distribution, and the transparent glass provides excellent visibility for monitoring growth.
Reusable and autoclavable, these dishes offer a cost-effective and sustainable option for microbiology, pathology, and environmental testing laboratories.

Pipettes

When precision counts, glass pipettes are the go-to choice.

• Graduated pipettes feature measurement markings for dispensing variable volumes.

• Volumetric pipettes are calibrated for a single, fixed volume, ensuring absolute accuracy for titrations or standard solution preparation.
  Both are made from borosilicate glass, offering excellent chemical resistance, heat tolerance, and easy cleaning between uses.

Reagent Bottles

Our Schott-style borosilicate glass reagent bottles are the benchmark for secure, contamination-free storage.
They offer exceptional chemical and thermal resistance, making them perfect for chemistry, water monitoring, and analytical testing applications.
Durable, reusable, and made to withstand high temperatures, these bottles keep your samples safe, pure, and ready for analysis.

Stirring Rods

Glass stirring rods may be simple, but they’re one of the most-used items in any lab. Made from borosilicate glass, they’re durable, heat-resistant, and won’t react with your samples.
Their smooth, rounded edges prevent scratching beakers or flasks. Ideal for mixing, dissolving, and stirring solutions, these rods are essential for both educational and professional lab environments.

Test Tubes

Every laboratory needs a dependable supply of borosilicate glass test tubes. Designed to withstand heat and resist chemical corrosion, they’re suitable for heating, mixing, and sample storage.
Choose from rimmed tubes for added durability and stopper compatibility, or rimless tubes for easy pouring and sealing. Both types are available in a range of sizes to suit your experiments.

Watch Glasses

Small but incredibly versatile, borosilicate glass watch glasses are used for everything from evaporation to weighing samples and covering beakers.
Their shallow, concave shape allows for even evaporation while minimizing sample loss. They can also act as a lid to prevent splattering or contamination during heating.
Thanks to their excellent heat resistance and chemical stability, they’re suitable for high-temperature use and repeated cleaning.
Clear and durable, watch glasses are a simple yet indispensable tool found in nearly every laboratory.

Why Choose Australian Scientific?

At Australian Scientific, we know that precision equipment means better results. Our glassware range combines strength, reliability, and long-term performance, giving you the confidence to focus on your work — not your tools.

Whether you’re running a professional lab, teaching facility, or research project, you can count on Australian Scientific for trusted brands, fast delivery, and quality you can see through.

Explore our complete range of laboratory glassware and order online HERE