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.
Spirulina
Marine. Unicellular. Food organism, brackish, helically coiled filaments. Marine medium.
Shipped in a form that provides the best quality specimen. Most are supplied in 16 x 125 mm tubes, 2 oz. jars, or 8 oz. jars.
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Catalase
CAS Number: 9001-05-2
Density: 1.18—1.28 g/mL
Synonyms: Catalase Enzyme, Catalase Concentrate, E.C. Number 1.11.1.6
Shelf Life: 12 Months
Storage: Green
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Piccolyte II
Density (g/mL): 0.87
Boiling Point (°C): 139-141
Synonyms: Piccolyte Slide Mounting Media
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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CR-1 Cover Glass Mounting Medium
Hazard Info: Flammable
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
Synonyms: CR-1
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Calcium Chloride
Ready to use. Sterile; for preparation of competent cells. Each vial contains 10 mL (50 mM concentration).
Note: Perishable. Please specify delivery date.
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Calcium Carbonate
CAS Number: 1317-65-3
Formula: CaCO3
Density: 2.71 g/mL
Solubility: Water and Acids
Synonyms: Precipitated Chalk, Natural Chalk, Powdered Chalk
Shelf Life: 36 Months
Storage: Green
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Calcium Chloride Dihydrate
CAS Number: 10035-04-8
Formula: CaCl2·2H2O
Freezing Point: 175°C
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Calcium Chloride, Hydrated
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Calcium Hydroxide
CAS Number: 1305-62-0
Formula Weight: 74.10
Formula: Ca(OH)2
Hazard Info: Irritant, Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 2.24
Boiling Point (°C): as CaO 579
Freezing Point (°C): as CaO 2580
Solubility: Water, Glycerol, and Acids
Synonyms: Hydrated Lime, Slacked Lime, Caustic Lime, Calcium Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS Number: 7791-18-6
Formula: MgCl2 6H2O
Density: 1.57 g/mL
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Magnesium Chloride 6-Hydrate
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate
CAS Number: 10034-99-8
Formula Weight: 246.48
Formula: MgSO4·7H2O
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): 2.7
Solubility: Water and Glycerin
Synonyms: Epsom Salts, Magnesium Sulfate 7-Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Manganese
CAS Number: 7439-96-5
Formula Weight: 54.94
Formula: Mn
Hazard Info: Toxic (fumes)
Boiling Point (°C): 2095
Freezing Point (°C): 2271
Solubility: Dilute Acids
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Potassium Chloride
CAS Number: 7447-40-7
Formula: KCl
Density: 1.986—1.990 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 1500 °C, 772 to 776 °C
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Muriate of Potash, Potassium Muriate, Potassium Monochloride
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Silicon
CAS Number: 7440-21-3
Formula Weight: 28.09
Formula: Si
Density (g/mL): 2.3
Freezing Point (°C): 1440
Solubility: Mixture of Nitric and Hydrofluoric Acid and Alkalies
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Sodium Acetate Anhydrous
CAS Number: 127-09-3
Formula: NaC2H3O2
Density: 1.53 g/mL
Freezing Point: 324°C
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Acetic Acid Sodium Salt
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Zinc
CAS Number: 7440-66-6
Formula: Zn
Density: 7.12 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 907°C, 419°C
Solubility: Acids and Alkalies
Shelf Life: 36 Months