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.
Sulfuric Acid
CAS Number: 7664-93-9
Formula: H2SO4
Density: 1.84 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 275-325°C, 11°C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Hydrogen Sulfate, Battery Acid
Shelf Life: 12 Months
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Acetone
Density : 0.8 g/mL
Boiling Point: 56°C
Solubility: Miscible with Water, Alcohol, Ether and Chloroform
Synonyms: 2-Propanone, Dimethyl Ketone, Solvent
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Nutrient Broth
General Purpose broth medium, includes label instructions for preparation. Must refrigerate upon receipt.
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Copper(II) Sulfate Pentahydrate
CAS Number: 7758-99-8
Formula: CuSO4 5H2O
Density: 2.284 g/mL
Freezing Point: 150°C
Solubility: Water and Methanol
Synonyms: Copper II Sulfate 5-Hydrate, Cupric Sulfate 5-Hydrate
Shelf Life: 36 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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Lead
CAS Number: 7439-92-1
Formula Weight: 207.19
Formula: Pb
Hazard Info: Toxic
Density (g/mL): 11.34
Boiling Point (°C): 1753
Freezing Point (°C): 327
Solubility: Dilute Nitric Acid
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Mineral Oil
CAS Number: 8042-47-5
Formula Weight: Variable
Formula: CH2[CH2]nCH3
Density (g/mL): 0.818-0.880
Solubility: Organic Solvents
Synonyms: White Mineral Oil, Light Paraffin Oil
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Potassium Chlorate
CAS Number: 3811-04-9
Formula: KClO3
Density: 2.34 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: 400°C, 368°C
Solubility: Boiling Water
Synonyms: Chlorate of Potash, Chloric Acid Potassium Salt, Potassium Oxymuriate
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Brass
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 8.45-8.86
Freezing Point (°C): 898-1064
Synonyms: Copper-zinc Alloy
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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Nickel
CAS Number: 7440-02-0
Formula Weight: 58.71
Formula: Ni
Density (g/mL): 8.90
Boiling Point (°C): 2732
Freezing Point (°C): 1452
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Sodium Carbonate Monohydrate
CAS Number: 5968-11-6
Formula Weight: 124.00
Formula: Na2CO3·H2O
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): 2.25
Freezing Point (°C): 100
Solubility: Water and Glycerin
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Carbon Rod Electrode
CAS Number: 7440-44-0
Formula Weight: 12.01
Formula: C
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green