Pag 6.3 Chromatography : HazCard :
Thin layer silica gel chromatography plate
Chromatography kit 4A2
Leaves (spinach)
Pestle and mortar
Pencil
Ruler
Goggles
gloves (always with organic chemical)
Propanone (extraction solvent) (Acetone in test tube) in dropper bottle
(propanone = Acetone propanone is (chemistry) the systematic name of the simplest ketone with formula C3H6O, usually called acetone while acetone is (organic compound) a colourless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH3)2CO, used as a solvent.)
Chromatography solvent (1 part propanone, 1 part ethoxyethane, 2 part petroleum ether 80 oc)
Small filter paper
Small filter funnel
white tile
Test tube (Pigment) use small beaker instead
Micropipette and disposable tip
Chromatography tank (Chromatography kit) in fume unit, containing chromatography solvent to a depth of 0.5 cm
Propanone(Acetone)X1, Diethylether(Ethhoxyethane)X1,Petroleum Ether(SpiritX2). Acetone in test tube Spinach