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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