Basic Chromatography
kit #15
In this exceptional introduction to paper chromatography, students learn how chromatography can identify the makeup of organic and inorganic substances. Students perform experiments to compare the effects of different solvents on the separation of chlorophyll extract and dyes into their constituent components.
- Understand how chromatography can be used to identify the makeup of organic and inorganic substances
- Perform chromatography to identify the constituent pigments of chlorophyll
- Observe differences in polar and non-polar solvents with dyes
Content List in Basic Chromatography is as follows:
| Quantity | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Teacher’s Guide with MSDS |
| 30 | Chromatography tubes and holders |
| 120 | Chromatography strips, Pre-cut paper |
| 1 | Developer I (petroleum ether and acetone), Bottle |
| 1 | Developer II (deionized water), Bottle |
| 1 | Developer III (n-butanol), Bottle |
| 1 | Developer IV (n-butanol, acetic acid and deionized water), Bottle |
| 1 | Capillary applicators, Vial |
| 1 | Chloroplast Extract, concentrated, Vial |
| 1 | Dyes, mixed, Vial |
- Number of Students
- 30 (if working individually, more if grouped)
To complete this kit requires 1 ~50-minute class period.
