Jove Lab Chem

Lab 51: Melting Points — Materials List

Preparation for 10 Students

• Lab stand
  5
• Thermometer clamp
  5
• Digital thermometer (60-150°C range)
  5
• Melting point capillary tube
  20
• Rubber bands
  5
• Watch glass
  15
• 250-mL glass beaker
  5
• Metal spatula
  15
• Benzoic acid
  0.5 g
• Napthalene
  5 mg
• Urea
  1 g
• Stir bars
  5
• Stirring hotplate
  5
• 2-mL glass vial with cap
  1
• 50-mL glass beaker
  1
• Powder funnel
  1
• Glass tube (2')
  1
• Mineral oil
  750 mL
• Weighing boats
  Dependent on lab size
• Top-loading or analytical balance (at least 1)
  Dependent on lab size
• Magnetic wand
  Dependent on lab size