Wire gauze is a square shape laboratory instrument made of thin metal sheet that has a wire mesh with a ceramic centre. It is placed on the tripod stand between the Bunsen burner and the glassware to be heated to support the flask or beaker or any other glassware during heating.Aids in the distribution of heat while using a Bunsen burner. GSC International Wire Gauze features rolled smooth wire edges. A variety of sizes are available.