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.
Sodium Pyruvate
CAS Number: 113-24-6
Formula Weight: 110.00
Formula: CH3COCOONa
Synonyms: Pyruvic Acid Sodium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Sodium Silicate
CAS Number: 10213-79-3
Formula Weight: 212.03
Formula: Na2SiO3·5H2O
Density (g/mL): 1.81
Freezing Point (°C): 72.2
Synonyms: Disodium Trioxosilicate Pentahydrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Sodium Sulfate 10-Hydrate
CAS Number: 7727-73-3
Formula Weight: 322.19
Formula: Na2SO4·10H2O
Density (g/mL): 1.46
Freezing Point (°C): 32.4
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Glauber's Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Sodium Sulfide 9-Hydrate
CAS Number: 1313-84-4
Formula Weight: 240.18
Formula: Na2S·9H2O
Density (g/mL): 1.43
Freezing Point (°C): 50
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Sodium Monosulfide Nonahydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: White
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Sodium Thiocyanate
CAS Number: 540-72-7
Formula Weight: 81.07
Formula: NaSCN
Density (g/mL): 1.74
Freezing Point (°C): 287
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Sodium Rhodante, Thiocyanic Acid, Sodium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Stain Set, Micro
Includes: Aniline Blue 1%, Congo Red 1%, Eosin Y 1%, Malachite Green 1%, Methyl Violet 1%
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Stain Set, Basic
Includes: Bismarck Brown, Carmine Alum (Alcoholic), Crystal Violet, Eosin (Yellowish), Hematoxylin (Alcoholic), Malachite Green, Methyl Green, Methylene Blue, Neutral Red, Safranin
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Stearic Acid
CAS Number: 57-11-4
Formula Weight: 284.49
Formula: CH3(CH2)16COOH
Density (g/mL): 0.847
Boiling Point (°C): >315
Freezing Point (°C): 53-56
Solubility: Organic Solvents, Not Soluble in Water
Synonyms: Octadecanoic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Steel Shot
Density (g/mL): >7.6
Synonyms: Steel Shot #6
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Strontium Carbonate
CAS Number: 1633-05-2
Formula Weight: 147.64
Formula: SrCO3
Density (g/mL): 3.5
Synonyms: Strontianite
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Magnesium Bromide Hexahydrate
CAS Number: 13446-53-2
Formula Weight: 292.25
Formula: MgBr2·6H2O
Synonyms: Magnesium Bromide 6-Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Magnesium Carbonate
CAS Number: 39409-82-0
Formula: 4MgCO3·2Mg(OH)2·4H2O/5H2O
Density (g/mL): 2.16
Solubility: Acids and Slightly in Water
Synonyms: Magnesium Carbonate basic, tetrahydrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Magnesium Nitrate 6-Hydrate
CAS Number: 13446-18-9
Formula Weight: 256.41
Formula: Mg(NO3)2·6H2O
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Flammable, Irritant
Density (g/mL): 1.46
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 89
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Magnesium Nitrate Hexahydrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Magnesium Oxide
CAS Number: 1309-48-4
Formula Weight: 40.30
Formula: MgO
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 3.65-3.75
Boiling Point (°C): 3600
Freezing Point (°C): 2800
Solubility: Acids and Slightly in Water
Synonyms: Magnesia, Calcinated Magnesia, Calcined Brucite
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Magnesium Sulfate
CAS Number: 7487-88-9
Formula Weight: 120.37
Formula: MgSO4
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): 2.7
Solubility: Water and Glycerin
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Maleic Acid
CAS Number: 110-16-7
Formula Weight: 116.08
Formula: HOCOCH:CHCOOH
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.59
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 132
Solubility: Water, Alcohol and Acetone
Synonyms: cis-Butenedioic Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White