A Tripod serves as supportive structures in a laboratory setting, providing a stable and elevated platform for equipment and experiments. They are commonly used to support burners, glassware, apparatus, crucibles, and cooling processes. They can also serve as a base for securing clamps or holders during experiments. 

Triangle Tripod - provides stability for supporting larger or heavier apparatus, ideal for situations where stability and balance are crucial

Round Tripod - commonly used in laboratories for supporting burners, glassware, or other apparatus and has sufficient stability for many lab applications