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Max Students: | 24 |
Booking Eligibility: | Open only to KIOSC partner schools |
Program Overview:
In this engaging and hands-on program, students will bring their self-synthesized aspirin samples to the lab for a thorough analysis. The synthesis process involves reacting salicylic acid with an excess of acetic anhydride, using a small amount of a strong acid as a catalyst to speed up the reaction.
The primary goal of this session is to test the purity of the aspirin samples and answer critical questions such as:
- What factors could impact the purity of laboratory-prepared aspirin?
- What impurities might be present in the aspirin samples?
To answer these questions, students will utilize advanced KIOSC analytical chemistry equipment, including:
- Chemical spot tests
- Melting point apparatus
- IR spectroscopy analysis
- TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography) analysis
Join us for a deep dive into the world of analytical chemistry and discover the intricacies of aspirin synthesis and purity testing!