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I'd be going with what @melsid said... perfect

We are actually in the process of removing it from the school, have found other reagents and/or pracs that demonstrate the same thing. Nickel ... nasty Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 1 Carcinogenicity ...

You're a legend Stuart, thanks so much for your passion

Since these element sets are my babies, let me put up a few quick answers to some of the queries here. 1. Firstly, PLEASE look at the website (elementsets.net), and in particular, the Teachers' Notes available there (updated recently; these are different to the booklet contained in the set). These ...

I did have a thought afterwards. We put some mercury switches into these containers - tiny amount of mercury (so tiny, I couldn't really see the point). I decided to glue the lids shut and I had the casual use a really small dot of superglue to do so. That was twelve months ago and they are still f...

NicD wrote: ↑03 Nov 2023, 07:54 Is it safe to rinse the droppers in 1mol hcl to clean out the NaOH, and still use them in the NaOH. I think that they might be some wax in the droppers and bottles, i have tried washing in water to no avail

Yep, go for it

We have them set up in the display cabinet (all glass) similar to above with the teachers notes standing next to them, they are in the classroom so accessible for students and teachers. I do find them out during Yr 10 science. Make sure you glue the lids on..... and DONT use Super Glue it makes the...

We have them set up in the display cabinet (all glass) similar to above with the teachers notes standing next to them, they are in the classroom so accessible for students and teachers. I do find them out during Yr 10 science. Make sure you glue the lids on..... and DONT use Super Glue it makes the ...

Hi all, just thought thought I'd stick this on here https://elementsets.net/. they are so cool and free.

Yes we use these all the time and have a class set. We used then on a regular basis for CO2 gas and probably 4 times per year for dissolved. So we only purchased 5 sleeves for our sensors. They are so easy to use and have very good repeatable results. If you have the cash, a good investment. You run...

We use the mini SDS's out on the carts in the class, works well. Teachers are more inclined to pick up a mini SDS than the full one

Very specific.... can you use a different stain ?. New England BioLabs would be the people I would contact. https://www.neb.com/en-au They also offer small samples so you could try.

GELRED® is a registered trademark of Biotium. https://www.gelredaustralia.com.au/

Only re-use once label has been removed

Excellent work, thanks for raising this. Just a good reminder to check everything . My biggest bill for waste was 2.5K one year and it was an epic clean out of old and nasty crap, 10 years of hoarding by previous staff ...... I think I'd die if I saw a 5K bill for a general clean out.

Congrats @MissKat

Marama T wrote: ↑14 Aug 2023, 11:58 Yeah we had them in those clamps meant to stop the plunger coming out - the explosion bent the clamp! It was seriously full on.

OMG !!

OMG !!!!! yes would never do a pop test with a gas syringe. Ours are used in the holders where they physically can't expel the plungers out all the way... for good reason as you've shown hey !!

Science supply sell them but awaiting stock. Could you borrow them from another school whilst waiting on ordering them ?

Labbie wrote: ↑25 Nov 2015, 12:18 If you are a DEC school, your principal BY LAW must have a copy of the CSIS near his/her office. Photo copy the bit you need and keep it in the prep room.

NSW, but we use it for handy stuff also in VIC

KassH wrote: ↑04 Aug 2023, 11:34 Does anyone still use vermiculite for evaporation and disposal of chemicals?

We do for some things but use Kitty litter instead...way cheaper