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A synthetic resin alternative to natural balsam canada resin in xylene that can be used as a mounting medium in preparing permanent sample slides.

Introduce Students to an Array of Forensics Fields

Identify the Chemical by its SMELL!

How do scientists identify an unknown solution?

CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Flammable, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 0.7919-0.7955
Boiling Point (°C): 74-80
Freezing Point (°C): -114
Synonyms: FAA Solution
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red

Learn about the differences between acids and bases and the pH scale.

A forensic case study.

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

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

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

How does a glow stick work?

Learn about polymer chemistry polymer properties like cross-linking and super-absorbance.

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The Tube of Toothpaste Demo takes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to a new level by adding soap and food coloring.

Perfect for your molecular biology applications.

CAS Number: 10101-89-0
Formula Weight: 380.12
Formula: Na3PO4·12H2O
Density (g/mL): 1.62
Freezing Point (°C): 73.3-76.7
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Trisodium Phosphate, TSP
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green