Mortar & Pestles

Laboratory mortar and pestle are a pair of tools used to grind substances into a powder or paste.

A porcelain mortar and pestle set is sufficient for most laboratory applications, as unglazed porcelain is hard enough to crush most materials while being resistant to high temperatures. For labs concerned with contamination, an agate mortar and pestle set is preferred, as polished agate is an economical material with low porosity.