Chemistry Laboratory

INTRODUCTION

At Rai Saheb Bhanwar Singh College has state-of-the-art Chemistry laboratory with high end equipment and Chemicals, working since 2002. Chemistry laboratory experiments play an important role in understanding the concepts of chemistry.

Rai Saheb Bhanwar Singh College, Chemistry lab can presently accommodate 52 students working at the same time in a session. Students perform the experiment in a group of two to learn team work and help each other for the same. The heights and widths of the furniture are all created keeping in mind the Indian physique of students. The lab has proper ventilation with sufficient windows for fresh air and lighting.

All practical performed in the labs are under the supervision of faculty member and a lab attendant for assistance. Safety and security measures are in place and available.

EQUIPMENT

Chemistry Laboratory at Rai Saheb Bhanwar Singh College has all the necessary equipment for the preparation of samples and standards for various analyses of liquid and solid samples.

The Chemistry Lab has variety of sophisticated instruments like Chromatography Separation, Digital PH Meter, Steam Distillation unit, Chemical Balance, Hot air oven, Water Bath, etc. Along with other glassware, fume hoods a muffle furnace, a centrifuge, and ovens. More specialized equipment includes nitrogen gas purged desiccators and glove boxes to provide an inert atmosphere for the study of ASR (alkali-silica reaction) gels etc. The equipment are all calibrated for zero error. The lab is created to be fire resistant and handle any kind of mishap.

CHEMISTRY LABORATORY RULES

1. Clothing and hair must be secured properly while in the Lab to avoid accidents.

2. The use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) i.e. gloves, lab coat, goggles, etc., is highly recommended.
3. Do not touch chemicals or allow them to come into contact with one’s bare skin.
4. Proper labeling and storage of all chemicals are essential. Handle these with caution and at most care.
5. Know the locations and operating procedures of the fire extinguisher.
6. Students are not to sit on the floor in the Laboratory.

7. First Aid materials are located in the Laboratory and should be used whenever needed.
8. No chemicals or apparatus are to be removed from the Laboratory.
9. Accidents, however small, must be reported to the Instructor/Lab. Assistant immediately, and medical assistance must be sought, if needed.
10. Broken glassware must never be placed in the trash bins/sinks. Use the disposal boxes provided.
11. After each use, make sure that the sink/s in the Lab. is clean.
12. Trash is to be placed in trash bins, not in the sink.
13. Chemicals must only be disposed of in accordance with the Instructor’s directions..
14. Be careful when working with apparatus that may be hot. Handle them with tongs/ wet paper towel/other appropriate holder/s
15. If a thermometer breaks inform the Instructor immediately. The mercury must be disposed of properly. Do not touch either the broken glass or the mercury with your bare skin.
16. Only authorized work shall be conducted in the Laboratory.
17. Solo Laboratory work is ABSOLUTELY prohibited.
18. Wash hands before leaving the Laboratory.
19. Be alert and attentive at all times during the Lab. work.
20. The Laboratory must be left clean and tidy, and everything needs to be put in their proper place before leaving.

Violation of Lab Rules will necessitate loss of Lab. privileges and/or serious disciplinary actions.