The object in the image is a laboratory tripod, also known as a Bunsen burner tripod or alcohol lamp stand. It is commonly used in laboratories to support containers such as beakers, flasks, or crucibles above a heat source, such as a Bunsen burner.
Its main features are:
Material: Generally made of cast iron or stainless steel for its strength and heat resistance.
Structure: It consists of a stable three-legged base and a circular top ring that serves as a support.
Stability: The three-legged design ensures great stability for containers placed on it, even when heated.
Use: Designed to be used with a wire mesh (mesh) to distribute heat evenly under the container.
Application: Essential in chemistry and physics experiments for heating, evaporating, or reacting substances.
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