Laboratory tongs are essential tools in a laboratory setting, used for grasping and lifting vessels of heat-resistant material during high- temperature chemical reactions
. Crucible tongs, a specific type of laboratory tongs, are designed to handle hot crucibles, evaporating dishes, flasks, and small beakers, or other items with high temperatures or potentially dangerous materials that cannot be touched with bare hands
. They are made of durable metals such as stainless steel, brass, and nickel, allowing them to endure very high temperatures when in contact with hot objects
. Crucible tongs are used in science laboratories to move crucibles containing intense materials and chemical concoctions that are toxic or have high temperatures
. They are also used in glass and metal factories, as well as industries that use fire or hot furnaces
. The main uses of crucible tongs include picking up, removing, and handling hot containers
. These tongs are crucial safety devices that provide protection against chemical burns
