sirius_cm - 17-5-2003 at 17:42
I am distressed because Im not really sure how to get basic chemicals.
I love chemistry, I love seeing how stuf works. Im trying to learn more about it, and im trying to collect all of the 92(well most of em even tho some
are radioactive).
Im 17 years old, and dont just brush me off, im just like you guys. I love playing with my mercury samples, listening to its sound when shaken. I love
watching videos of different reactions.
I've done some reasearch, and the best place I see to buy chemicals is Alfa Aesar, but their very expensive, and they prolly wont send stuff to
me. So my question is this: How should i get real chemicals? My parents love the fact that i love chemistry and will prolly buy them for me, so where
do you get your stuff at?
I mean, im talking basics like conc. sulfuric acids and hydrochloric acids. None of that 50% pool sulfuric acid crap. I just feel limited, and now
that I found you guys, I am in heaven, I just know that this is gonna turn into some cool experiments.
Well your input would really help me out, thanx
DDTea - 17-5-2003 at 18:17
Your best sources of chemicals will most likely be the Hardware/Do It Yourself Store or the Automotive Store. Often times, Automotive Chemicals are
sold in the Hardware Store.
More specifically, try the cleaning, pool, and plumbing sections in the Hardware Store. Get in the habit of turning the bottle around and reading the
labels.
Often, you will find that the bottles labeled "WARNING" and "DANGER" have the more interesting and more pure chemicals... The
ones with "CAUTION" don't usually have anything interesting. This is, of course, from my personal observation 
.
madscientist - 17-5-2003 at 19:13
www.al-chymist.com is a good source of chemicals and equipment at reasonable prices.
sirius_cm - 18-5-2003 at 11:56
I love it: California has determined that any private individual who wishes to spend more than $100 on chemicals and/or laboratory equipment must be a
criminal and must be reported to the Department of (In)Justice (HS11107). Because we do not wish to do business with criminals please keep your orders
under $100 (from www.al-chymist.com)
Heh, im glad I dont live in California