Oil for separation and rusting pracs
Posted: 14 May 2019, 11:33
Hi Labbies ,
Just wondering what oil you all use ?
For a separation Prac we were using Kerosene and water in a separating funnel . It was relatively easy to clean out but some teachers complained about the smell . So we tried vege oil and also Paraffin oil mixed with some water and food dye . This was horrid to clean out .
Then there's Rusting pracs . Some teachers are very creative and alas we also just did Rusting as an ISRP .
So here I am having winge and a rest from removing oil from dozens and dozens of Test tubes and beakers wondering if there is a better oil to use that cleans up easier .
LOL the bin is full of greasy paper towel . Then a pre-wash in the sink then a finish in the dishwasher
Just wondering what oil you all use ?
For a separation Prac we were using Kerosene and water in a separating funnel . It was relatively easy to clean out but some teachers complained about the smell . So we tried vege oil and also Paraffin oil mixed with some water and food dye . This was horrid to clean out .
Then there's Rusting pracs . Some teachers are very creative and alas we also just did Rusting as an ISRP .
So here I am having winge and a rest from removing oil from dozens and dozens of Test tubes and beakers wondering if there is a better oil to use that cleans up easier .
LOL the bin is full of greasy paper towel . Then a pre-wash in the sink then a finish in the dishwasher