Tripod (laboratory)

A laboratory tripod is a three-legged platform used to support flasks and beakers.

Often a wire gauze is placed on top of the tripod to provide a flat base for glassware.

The top is commonly triangular or circular, and sometimes the three legs can be removed and adjusted depending on the preferences of the user.

A laboratory tripod is most commonly used in middle and high schools for basic heating experiments.

[2] However, tripods and bunsen burners have been made obsolete by hot plates, which are considered to be safer since there is no direct contact with the flame.