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.
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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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Potassium Acetate
CAS Number: 127-08-2
Formula Weight: 98.14
Formula: CH3COOK
Density (g/mL): 1.57-1.8
Freezing Point (°C): 292
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Acetic Acid Potassium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Sodium Chlorate
CAS Number: 7775-09-9
Formula Weight: 106.44
Formula: NaClO3
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Flammable
Density (g/mL): 2.490
Freezing Point (°C): 248-261
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Drierite®
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 2.32-2.96
Freezing Point (°C): 1450
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Calcium Sulfate Anhydrous Indicating, Anhydrous Gypsum
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Sodium Thiosulfate, Anhydrous
CAS Number: 7772-98-7
Formula Weight: 158.11
Formula: Na2S2O3
Density (g/mL): 1.667
Boiling Point (°C): >100
Freezing Point (°C): 48
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Sodium Hyposulfite
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate
CAS Number: 7446-19-7
Formula Weight: 179.45
Formula: ZnSO4·H2O
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): 3.35
Solubility: Water
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Manganese(II) Nitrate
CAS Number: 10377-66-9
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): 1.575
Freezing Point (°C): 10
Synonyms: Manganous Nitrate Solution
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Yellow
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Benedict’s Quantitative Solution
CAS Number: Mixture
Formula Weight: Mixture
Density: Approximately 1 g/mL
Boiling and Freezing Point: Approximately 100 °C, Approximately 0 °C
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Benedict's Sugar Test Reagent
Shelf Life: 36 Months
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Congo Red
CAS Number: 573-58-0
Formula Weight: 696.68
Formula: C32H22N6Na2O6S2
Hazard Info: Toxic
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Direct Red 28, C.I. No. 22120, Congo Red Stain, Congo Red Biostain
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Naphthalene
CAS Number: 91-20-3
Formula Weight: 128.18
Formula: C10H8
Density (g/mL): 1.145
Boiling Point (°C): 218 Sublimes
Freezing Point (°C): 80
Synonyms: White Tar, Tar Camphor
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Red
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Urea
CAS Number: 57-13-6
Formula Weight: 60.06
Formula: NH2CONH2
Density (g/mL): 1.335
Freezing Point (°C): 132
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Zinc Oxide
CAS Number: 1314-13-2
Formula Weight: 81.39
Formula: ZnO
Hazard Info: Toxic (fumes)
Density (g/mL): 5.1
Freezing Point (°C): 1975
Solubility: Acids and Alkalies
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Potassium Ferricyanide
CAS Number: 13746-66-2
Formula Weight: 329.26
Formula: K3Fe(CN)6
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 1.85
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Red Prussiate of Potash
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
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Tin (IV) Oxide
CAS Number: 18282-10-5
Formula Weight: 150.69
Formula: SnO2
Density (g/mL): 6.6-6.95
Solubility: Hydrochloric and Sulfuric Acid
Synonyms: Stannic Oxide, Tin Dioxide
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Potassium Bicarbonate
CAS Number: 298-14-6
Formula Weight: 100.12
Formula: KHCO3
Density (g/mL): 2.17
Solubility: Water
Synonyms: Potassium Acid Carbonate, Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate, Carbon Acid Potassium Salt
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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Potassium Bitartrate
CAS Number: 868-14-4
Formula Weight: 188.18
Formula: KHC4H4O6
Density (g/mL): 1.956
Solubility: Boiling Water
Synonyms: Tartaric Acid Monopotassium salt, Cream of Tarter, Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green