Matter and Mixtures- Paper Chromatography of Inks

Paper Chromatography of Inks

Description: Inks from felt-tip pens are chromatographed on paper using water as the mobile phase. Source: UW Card Catalog Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A Keywords: Chromatography, Paper, Ink, Pens Rating:

Hazard: Low

No hazardous substances in use

Effectiveness: Average

Good reliability
Time to results is high
Hard to see or perceive results
Good connection from demo to course materials
Mild effects are seen by audience

Difficulty: Low

Simple procedures
Some careful manipulations required
Demos in which a display is used

Safety Precautions:

Eye protection required
Absorbent material on hand
Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet if required

Class: Analytical Chemistry Division: General, Analytical Chemistry

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