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Complete List of 83+ Important Scientific Instruments Names & Uses - Physics, Chemistry Lab Equipment Guide 2025
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Scientific Measuring Instruments and Scales
Standard diagnostic, industrial, meteorological, and physics laboratory instrumentation:
| Instrument | Category | What it Measures / Use |
|---|---|---|
| Barometer | Pressure & Fluid Dynamics | General atmospheric pressure (Torricelli's principle) |
| Fortin's Barometer | Pressure & Fluid Dynamics | High-accuracy laboratory barometer, used to calibrate pressure metrics |
| Aneroid Barometer | Pressure & Fluid Dynamics | Non-liquid barometer; used as an altimeter in aircraft |
| Manometer | Pressure & Fluid Dynamics | Gas pressure in a closed vessel |
| Sphygmomanometer | Medical & Biological | Arterial human blood pressure |
| Venturi Meter | Pressure & Fluid Dynamics |