Laboratory tongs are large pincers for grasping and lifting vessels of heat-resistant material used in high-temperature chemical reactions. Tongs differ in shape are designed to pick up laboratory items including, hot evaporating dishes, beakers, crucibles, and other laboratories. 

Spatulas and micro spatulas are small stainless steel utensils, used for scraping, transferring, or applying powders and paste-like chemicals or treatments. Many spatula brands are also resistant to acids, bases, heat, and solvents, which make them ideal for use with a wide range of compounds.