Dangerous or Delicious: Using Chromatography to Examine Vaping

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:

Vaping is rising in popularity but many of its health effects are unknown. In this experiment, students become medical researchers and investigate the chemical contents of three simulated e-liquids using thin layer chromatography.

• Explore the health risks of e-cigarettes and vaping
• Investigate the chemical contents of three simulated e-liquids
• Perform Thin Layer Chromatography
• Introduce chromatographic theory using two different solvent systems

Group Size:
Enough for 8 separations

Time Required:
Spotting Plates – 20 minutes | TLC Separation – 5 minutes

Kit Includes:
Instructions, samples, reagents and solvents, cellulose thin layer plate.

All You Need:
250 ml beakers, metric rulers, pipet pump, 5 or 10 ml pipets, distilled water.

Storage:
Some Components Require Refrigerator Storage