Student Lab Activity Lab-Aids™ Thin Layer Chromatography

The lab techniques involve silica-gel coated plastic slides, indicators, developers and chromatography chambers

Each student runs chromatograms of five different sample dye solutions in order to establish Rf (Rate of flow) standards

This kit is complete for 24 students and can be performed in a single lab period

Lab Activity Includes: 1 Teacher’s Guide with MSDS; 24 Student Worksheets and Guides; 4 TLC solvent, Bottle; 12 Developing Chambers with caps; 72 TLC layers; 2 Capillary applicators, Vial; 1 Indigo Carmine, Drop control bottle; 1 Methyl Blue, Drop control bottle; 1 Sudan IV, Drop control bottle; 1 Methyl Violet, Drop control bottle; 1 Methyl Orange, Drop control bottle; 1 Unknown I, Drop control bottle; 1 Unknown II, Drop control bottle