Capillary Tubes
Product Code : LSK-EAST-11174
Capillary Tubes (SKU LSK-EAST-11174) are clear glass tubes of 1 mm diameter for general laboratory use, including capillary rise and surface tension work in physics. They are heat and chemical resistant, so they also serve routine tasks in chemistry and science teaching labs. Science Lab Supplies supplies these tubes from Ambala, India, serving schools, colleges, training institutes, tender contractors and distributors as a laboratory equipment supplier in India.
Specifications
The tubes are made of clear glass with a diameter of 1 mm. They are described as heat resistant and chemical resistant and are intended for laboratory use. Length and pack quantity are not specified here, so they are confirmed on the quotation for your order.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-EAST-11174 |
| Material | Glass |
| Colour | Clear |
| Diameter | 1 mm |
| Properties | Heat resistant, chemical resistant |
| Use | Laboratory |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for Capillary Tubes
Narrow glass tubes show capillary action: water rises inside them because of surface tension and adhesion to glass. They support the mechanical properties of fluids chapter of Class 11 physics, including the NCERT practical on surface tension by capillary rise, and general tasks in school and college laboratories.
- Class 11 physics: surface tension of water by the capillary rise method.
- Showing that liquid rises higher in narrower tubes.
- Middle-school science: simple demonstrations of capillary action.
- General chemistry and biology lab work that calls for fine glass tubes.
Standard Scope of Supply
Capillary Tubes are supplied as clear 1 mm glass tubes in the quantity stated on your quotation. Stands, troughs and travelling microscopes used in capillary rise experiments are separate items and can be quoted alongside if your laboratory needs them.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Tell us how many tubes you need, whether a small quantity for one experiment or stock for a full academic year. The quotation sets out packing, delivery time and price for that quantity, and other physics lab equipment in India from our range can be added.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What diameter are these capillary tubes?
The tubes have a diameter of 1 mm and are made of clear glass that is heat resistant and chemical resistant.
What are capillary tubes used for in a physics lab?
They are used to study capillary action and to measure the surface tension of water by the capillary rise method, where the height of the water column in the tube is measured.
Who supplies the Capillary Tubes?
Science Lab Supplies supplies them from Ambala, India. They can be packed and dispatched with the rest of the glassware and apparatus on your order.
How should glass capillary tubes be handled?
Thin glass breaks easily and broken ends are sharp. Students should handle the tubes gently, dispose of broken pieces in a glass waste container, and work under teacher supervision.
Related Fluid and Surface Tension Apparatus
Capillary work belongs to a wider set of fluids practicals on surface tension and liquid levels. These Physics Lab items cover the same topic and can be quoted together with the tubes.
- Capillary Tube Apparatus — six capillary tubes of different bores in a frame and trough.
- Surface-Tension Demonstration Set — wire frames and a dynamometer for surface tension.
- Liquid Level Apparatus — connected vessels that level out at one height.
- Communication Vessel Apparatus — four vertical glass pipes on a common horizontal pipe.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
