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Starting An Ametuer chemestry lab

Science_Yak - 15-6-2020 at 18:09

Hi
I am a beginner, I want to start ametuer chemistry as a hobby, Can someone please give me a good list of required things to get for a beginner lab, and also a supplier. I am also interested In energetics too if that means I need extra equipment.

a_bab - 15-6-2020 at 21:18

Well a good start would be learning how to spell properly as this is an important skill that could save you from blowing yourself to smithereens, especially with the energetic stuff.

B(a)P - 15-6-2020 at 21:23

There are a huge number of posts about this sort of thing. I suggest you have a look through these then come back with some more specific questions. Here are a few to get you started.
https://www.sciencemadness.org/whisper/viewthread.php?tid=15...

https://www.sciencemadness.org/whisper/viewthread.php?tid=15...

https://www.sciencemadness.org/whisper/viewthread.php?tid=15...

https://www.sciencemadness.org/whisper/viewthread.php?tid=13...

https://www.sciencemadness.org/whisper/viewthread.php?tid=15...

https://www.sciencemadness.org/whisper/viewthread.php?tid=78...

Eddie Current - 15-6-2020 at 21:28

Quote: Originally posted by Science_Yak  
Hi
I am a beginner, I want to start ametuer chemistry as a hobby, Can someone please give me a good list of required things to get for a beginner lab, and also a supplier. I am also interested In energetics too if that means I need extra equipment.


I suggest you start with checking out your local laws & regulations, and if applicable commence with purchasing a small 14/20 basic beginner kit as shown:

https://www.spectrumchemical.com/OA_HTML/Supplies_Glassware_...

....along with some joint grease, a hotplate-stirrer, magnetic stir bar/s, a couple of retort stands, bossheads, clamps and a sep funnel ring.

Then start with learning basics like distillation, separations of solutions, re/crystallization and similar basics utilising fairly innocuous solvents and salts.



[Edited on 16-6-2020 by Eddie Current]

[Edited on 16-6-2020 by Eddie Current]