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In the Laboratory
Using Metals To Change the Colors of Natural Dyes
Jennifer E. Mihalick
Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901

Kathleen M. Donnelly
Department of Theatre, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 54901

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October 2006
Vol. 83 No. 10
p. 1550

Abstract
Metal salts (mordants) are used to produce different colors in fabrics dyed with tea leaves or marigold flowers. This experiment is especially suitable for nonscience majors and can be used to introduce polymers.
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Instructor's notes, including instructions for preparing the chemical and fabric samples and typical results, and the student worksheet with the procedures and spaces to record observations are available.
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Citation
Mihalick, Jennifer E.; Donnelly, Kathleen M. J. Chem. Educ. 2006 83 1550.
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Keywords
Applications of Chemistry; Dyes / Pigments; First-Year Undergraduate / General; Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives; High School / Introductory Chemistry; Laboratory Instruction; Polymer Chemistry; Transition Elements; Transition Elements
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8/28/2006
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