Chromatography TLC Kit

Product Code : EL-CA-11576

The Chromatography TLC Kit is a school chemistry kit used to carry out a simple thin-layer chromatography experiment on ink mixtures. It is suitable for schools, colleges, chemistry laboratories, STEM labs, teachers, distributors, and institutional procurement teams needing a practical TLC demonstration set.

Product Description

Chromatography TLC Kit from School Equipments India is listed with product. The kit provides the equipment required to perform a simple experiment on ink mixtures using thin-layer chromatography.

The kit includes 5ml vials of brown, scarlet, green, blue and black ink, glass rods, T.L.C. plates sized 40mm x 80mm, and full teacher’s notes. Additional items required are.L.C. plates sized 40mm x 80mm, and full teacher’s notes. Additional items required are a 250ml beaker, water, pencil, and ruler. This makes the kit suitable for introducing students to sample spotting, solvent movement, stationary phase, mobile phase, separation patterns, and visual comparison of separated ink components.

Key Features

• Thin-layer chromatography kit: designed for a simple school-level TLC experiment on ink mixtures.
• Includes coloured inks: supplied with 5ml vials of brown, scarlet, green, blue and black ink.
• 40mm x 80mm TLC plates: compact plate size for classroom practical work and group demonstrations.
• Glass rods included: support practical handling during the experiment setup.
• Teacher’s notes included: provides guidance for running the classroom activity.
• Multi-colour experiment: helps students compare separation behaviour across different ink mixtures.
• Specifications to confirm: plate coating, plate quantity, ink formulation, pack size, and safety documentation should be verified.

Technical Specifications

What's Included in the Kit

• 5ml vial of brown ink
• 5ml vial of scarlet ink
• 5ml vial of green ink
• 5ml vial of blue ink
• 5ml vial of black ink
• Glass rods
• T.L.C. plates, 40mm x 80mm
• Full teacher’s notes

Applications / Uses

• Introducing thin-layer chromatography in school chemistry labs
• Separating coloured ink mixtures into visible components
• Teaching stationary phase, mobile phase, sample spotting, and solvent front movement
• Comparing different ink colours by their separation patterns
• Supporting STEM activities on mixtures, solubility, and analytical methods
• Demonstrating basic chemical analysis techniques under teacher supervision

How to Use the Chromatography TLC Kit

1. Read the teacher’s notes before preparing the experiment.
2. Collect the additional required items: 250ml beaker, water, pencil, and ruler.
3. Mark a light pencil baseline near the lower edge of the TLC plate.
4. Apply small ink spots on the baseline using the approved classroom method.
5. Add water to the beaker as the mobile phase, keeping the level below the ink spots.
6. Place the TLC plate carefully in the beaker without submerging the sample spots.
7. Allow the mobile phase to rise and separate the ink components.
8. Remove the plate, mark the solvent front, dry it safely, and compare the results.

Safety note: Use only under teacher or laboratory-supervisor control. Do not taste inks, inhale vapours, touch sample spots unnecessarily, or use unapproved solvents or unknown chemicals with the kit.

Care & Maintenance

• Store TLC plates dry, flat, and protected from dust and moisture.
• Keep ink vials closed when not in use to reduce spills and drying.
• Clean glass rods after each experiment using the approved laboratory method.
• Discard used or contaminated TLC plates according to the classroom waste procedure.

Why Choose School Equipments India

School Equipments India manufactures and exports scientific laboratory instruments, school laboratory equipment, science kits, mathematics kits, didactic models, and STEM models. The brand supplies chemistry apparatus, chemical analysis equipment, laboratory consumables, and practical teaching kits for schools, colleges, distributors, and institutional buyers. For TLC kits, buyers should confirm pack quantity, TLC plate type, ink composition, teacher-note contents, storage requirements, and safety documentation before procurement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Chromatography TLC Kit used for?

A Chromatography TLC Kit is used to perform a simple thin-layer chromatography experiment that separates ink mixtures into visible components.

What components are included in the kit?

The kit includes 5ml vials of brown, scarlet, green, blue and black ink, glass rods, 40mm x 80mm T.L.C. plates, and full teacher’s notes.

What additional items are required?

The listed additional items required are a 250ml beaker, water, pencil, and ruler.

Is this kit suitable for school chemistry labs?

Yes. It is suitable for supervised school and college chemistry practicals as an introductory thin-layer chromatography activity.

Does the kit include solvents?

The listing identifies water as an additional required item. Do not add solvent names or solvent-system claims unless the final supplied kit confirms them.

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