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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Nickel Nitrate 6-Hydrate
CAS Number: 13478-00-7
Formula Weight: 290.81
Formula: Ni(NO3)2·6H2O
Hazard Info: Suspected Human Carcinogen, Toxic
Density (g/mL): 2.065
Boiling Point (°C): 138
Freezing Point (°C): 57
Solubility: Water, Alcohol, and Ammonium Hydroxide
Synonyms: Nickel Nitrate Hexahydrate, Nickelous Nitrate 6-Hydrate
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Yellow
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Ward's® Acetic Anhydride
CAS Number: 108-24-7
Formula Weight: 102.09
Formula: C4H6O3
Hazard Info: Irritant, Corrosive, Flammable
Density (g/mL): 1.08
Boiling Point (°C): 139.9
Freezing Point (°C): -73
Solubility: Reacts with Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Acetic Oxide, Acetyl Oxide, Ethanoic Anhydride, Acetic Acid Anhydride
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Ammonium Dichromate
CAS Number: 7789-09-5
Formula Weight: 252.06
Formula: (NH4)2Cr2O7
Hazard Info: Oxidizer, Flammable, Toxic, Irritant
Density (g/mL): 2.15
Freezing Point (°C): 170
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: Ammonium Bichromate, Dichromic Acid Diammonium Salt, Diammonium Dichromate(VI)
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Yellow
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Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate
CAS Number: 10486-00-7
Formula: NaBO3·4H2O
Hazard Info: Toxic if inhaled; oxidizer
Boiling Point (°C): 130-150°C
Freezing Point (°C): 63°C
Solubility: Moderately soluble in water
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Yellow
Note: The chemical specifications for some of the products on this page may differ from the specirications listed above. For more information, consult the Safety Data Sheet or contact your Ward's representative.
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1,6-Hexanediamine
CAS Number: 124-09-4
Formula Weight: 116.21
Formula: 1,6-NH2(CH2)6NH2
Hazard Info: Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 0.854
Boiling Point (°C): 205
Freezing Point (°C): 39-42
Solubility: Water and Slightly in Alcohol
Synonyms: Hexamethyleneediamine, 1,6-Diaminohexane
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Alizarin Yellow R
CAS Number: 1718-34-9
Formula Weight: 309.22
Formula: C13H8N3O5Na
Hazard Info: Irritant
Density (g/mL): >1
Boiling Point (°C): Decomposes
Freezing Point (°C): 250
Solubility: Many Organic Solvents, Hot Methyl Alcohol and Water
Synonyms: Mordant Yellow 3R, C.I. No. 14095
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: Green
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4-(t-Octyl) Phenol
CAS Number: 140-66-9
Formula Weight: 206.33
Formula: (CH3)3CCH2(CH3)2C6H4OH
Hazard Info: Corrosive
Density (g/mL): 0.912
Boiling Point (°C): 221.2
Freezing Point (°C): 101.5
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Synonyms: p-tert-Octylphenol, 4-(tert-octyl) Phenol
Shelf Life (months): 36
Storage: White
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Ethylenediamine
Boiling Point: (°C): 117–118
CAS Number: 107-15-3
Density (g/mL): 0.898
Formula: H2NCH2CH2NH2
Formula Weight: 78.12
Freezing Point (°C): 11
Hazard Info: Flammable, Irritant, Toxic, Corrosive
Shelf Life (months): 36
Solubility: Water and Alcohol
Storage: Red
Please Note: This product is designed for educational and teaching laboratories and no certificate of analysis is available.
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Latex Injection Medium
Formula Weight: Mixture
Formula: Mixture
Density (g/mL): 0.95
Boiling Point (°C): 100
Solubility: Organic Solvents
Shelf Life (months): 12
Storage: Green
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Ward's® Algae Beads (Scenedesmus sp.)
Demonstrate photosynthesis and respiration in action with our ready-made algae beads.
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VION™ Acetonitrile, Bioreagent Grade
High purity acetonitrile for use in molecular biology applications, ≥99.8%.
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Ward's® Protein Fixative Stain
Highlights Protein Gels Safely, in 30 Minutes
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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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VION™ Acetonitrile,LC/MS Grade
Acetonitrile solvent suited for mobile phase in liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, ≥99.9%.

