Chromatography of Spinach Extract
Extraction of Metals With Dithizone
Partitioning of Iodine in Solution
Computer Simulation of Mass Spectroscopy
Magic Sands Models Hydrophobic Effect
Reverse Phase Separation of Dyes
Water Softening – Hard Water and Soft Water With Soap
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
Division: General, Analytical Chemistry
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