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.

Kit Contents:

30 x Chromatography Tubes and Holders
120 x Chromatography Strips, Pre-Cut Paper
1 x Bottle of Developer I (petroleum ether and acetone)
1 x Bottle of Developer II (deionized water)
1 x Bottle of Developer III (n-butanol)
1 x Bottle of Developer IV (n-butanol, acetic acid and deionized water)
1 x Vial of Capillary Applicators
1 x Vial of Chloroplast Extract, Concentrated
1 x Vial of Dyes, Mixed
1 x Teacher’s Guide with MSDS