This article describes how to construct an apparatus for gas production from disposable polyethene pipets and polypropene microcentrifuge tubes. Heat is used to form the plastics into appropriate shapes. A stand from floral wire is also presented. The assembly has an open interface and is possible to modify. This construction suits various grades and curricula and can easily be integrated into different topics.
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Kvittingen, Lise; Verley, Richard. J. Chem. Educ.2004 81 1339.
Keywords
Gases; General Chemistry; Introductory / High School Chemistry; Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus; Microscale
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