Spatula, Laboratory, One Side Flat, One Side Spoon

Quick Answer: This laboratory spoon spatula is a double-ended spatula with a flat blade at one end and a shallow spoon at the other. It is the general-purpose tool for taking solid reagents from bottles, weighing them and moving them into glassware.

Specifications

One Tool for Taking and Weighing Solids

The spoon end carries loose powder and granules from the bottle to the balance without spilling. The flat end then does the fine work: the user taps small amounts off it onto the weighing boat until the reading reaches the target, or scrapes back an excess. Having both ends on one shaft means the whole weighing is done without changing tools.

LabEquip lists three versions of this flat and spoon shape. This Laboratory version is the everyday grade for teaching and routine laboratories. The Student version is intended for class sets, and the Superior version is the higher grade for laboratories that use a spatula heavily every day. The exact differences in thickness, finish and length between the three should be confirmed when ordering.

Good technique matters more than the tool. Solid taken out of a reagent bottle is never returned to it, a clean and dry spatula is used for each reagent, and the bottle cap is placed upside down on the bench so its inside stays clean.

Care & Handling

• Never put excess solid back into the stock bottle; discard it or use it for another purpose.
• Clean and dry the spatula before it goes into a different reagent.
• Do not use the spoon end to stir hot liquids and then return it to a solid reagent.
• Store spatulas dry to prevent water spots and residue build-up in the spoon.

Applications

• Weighing solid reagents for preparing standard solutions
• Adding measured solid to a conical flask or beaker during a practical
• Transferring powders from stock jars to smaller bottles
• Taking samples of salts for qualitative analysis

Why Choose LabEquip

Most school and college chemistry benches need a supply of this everyday flat and spoon pattern. LabEquip lists it in the General Lab Products range; to compare the three grades before ordering, send your questions through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which end should I use for weighing?

Use the spoon end to bring solid from the bottle, then the flat end to tap small amounts onto the weighing boat as you approach the target mass. The flat end gives finer control near the end.

Why should excess solid not go back into the bottle?

It may have picked up moisture, dust or traces of another chemical from the bench, balance or spatula. Returning it would contaminate the whole stock.

What is the difference between the Laboratory, Student and Superior versions?

All three share the flat and spoon shape. Student is intended for class sets, Laboratory is the general-purpose grade and Superior is the higher grade. Confirm differences in thickness, finish and length at enquiry.

Can I use this spatula for hygroscopic solids?

Yes, provided it is completely dry. Work quickly, close the bottle straight away and weigh into a closed container if the solid absorbs moisture fast, such as sodium hydroxide pellets.

How clean does the spatula need to be for analytical work?

Wash it, rinse with distilled water and dry it fully, or rinse with a volatile solvent such as ethanol and let it evaporate. Any residue can end up in the weighed sample.

Is the spoon end a measuring spoon?

No. It is not calibrated, so a spoonful is only an approximate amount. Use a balance whenever a quantity matters.

Last Updated: September 2026