Watch glass

A watch glass is used for temporary storage of solids and sometimes liquids (in small amounts).

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Watch Glass Media

Caesium fluoride sample on a watch glass
Crystal solids on a watch glass with folded paper above
Drying crystal solids using a watch glass and passing a stream of dry air from an inverted funnel
Front and back image of different sizes for watch glasses used in laboratory.