Chemicals for Science Education
Chemicals for science education are available in easy-to-use formats with instructions for students to be introduced to a variety of subjects. These chemicals can be purchased in individual amounts or bulk kits for compatibility with classroom-sized demonstrations or independent studies. Products are designed for educational and teaching laboratories, and may or may not come with a certificate of analysis when ordered.
Potassium Iodate
CAS Number: 7758-05-6
Formula Weight: 214.00
Formula: KIO3
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 3.98
Solubility: Water and Dilute Sulfuric Acid
Synonyms: Iodic Acid, Potassium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Potassium Iodide
CAS Number: 7681-11-0
Formula: KI
Density: 3.12 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 1330°C, 680°C
Solubility: Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, and Acetone
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Potassium
CAS Number: 7440-09-7
Formula: K
Density: 0.86 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 774°C, 63°C
Synonyms: Kalium
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Potassium Nitrate
CAS Number: 7757-79-1
Formula: KNO3
Density: 2.1 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 400°C, 333°C
Solubility: Water, Glycerin, and Alcohol
Synonyms: Potash Nitrate, Saltpeter
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Rennin
CAS Number: 9073-79-4
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 1.3
Synonyms: Rennase, Chymosin, Rennin Powder
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Safranin O
CAS Number: 477-73-6
Formula: C20H19N4Cl
Density: 1 g/mL
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Basic Red 2, C.I. No. 50240
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Salicylic Acid
CAS Number: 69-72-7
Formula Weight: 138.12
Formula: C7H6O3
Density (g/mL): 1.443
Boiling Point (°C): 211
Freezing Point (°C): 158-160
Solubility: Water and Organic Solvents
Synonyms: 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Sand
CAS Number: 14808-60-7
Formula: SiO2
Density: 2.65 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 2230°C, 1610°C
Solubility: Insoluble
Synonyms: Silicon Dioxide, Quartz, Crystalline Silica
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Aniline Blue
CAS Number: 28631-66-5
Formula Weight: 737.73
Formula: C32H25N3Na2O9S3
Hazard Info: Irritant
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Synonyms: Acid Blue 22, C.I. No. 42755
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Antimony
CAS Number: 7440-36-0
Formula Weight: 121.75
Formula: Sb
Hazard Info: Toxic (Fumes)
Density (g/mL): 6.68
Boiling Point (°C): 1750
Freezing Point (°C): 630
Synonyms: Antimony Metal Lumps, Antimony Black, Antimony Regulus, Stibium
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Blue
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Antimony Trichloride
CAS Number: 10025-91-9
Formula Weight: 228.11
Formula: SbCl3
Density (g/mL): 3.1
Boiling Point (°C): 223
Freezing Point (°C): 73.4
Solubility: Alcohol, Acetone, Acids, and Reactive with Water
Synonyms: Antimony(III) Chloride
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Balsam Canada
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 0.87
Boiling Point (°C): 139-141
Synonyms: Synthetic Mounting Medium, Piccolyte Slide Mounting Media
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Barium Carbonate
CAS Number: 513-77-9
Formula Weight: 197.37
Formula: BaCO3
Hazard Info: Toxic (if ingested)
Density (g/mL): 3.1
Freezing Point (°C): Near decomposition
Solubility: Acids (except Sulfuric)
Synonyms: Barium Salt, Carbonic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Blue
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Barium Chloride Dihydrate
CAS Number: 10326-27-9
Formula: BaCl2·2H2O
Density: 3.1 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 1560°C, 925°C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Barium Dichloride
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Barium Nitrate
CAS Number: 10022-31-8
Formula Weight: 261.35
Formula: Ba(NO3)2
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 3.24
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 592
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Barium Dinitrate, Nitric Acid Barium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Barium Sulfate
CAS Number: 7727-43-7
Formula Weight: 233.43
Formula: BaSO4
Density (g/mL): 4.5
Boiling Point (°C): 1580
Freezing Point (°C): 1580
Solubility: Concentrated Sulfuric Acid
Synonyms: Sulfuric Acid Barium Salt (1:1)
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green