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
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