Apparatus and techniques for microscale chemistry

A close-up photograph of a laboratory well-plate with 24 wells, containing an orange-yellow solution

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Find out what apparatus you need for common microscale experiments, learn about key techniques and discover how to prepare solutions of different elements.

Microscale experiments give students the opportunity to develop their observational and investigative skills using simple equipment and smaller quantities of chemicals.

This practical guide is designed to support you to use microscale chemistry in your classroom. Read on to find details of required apparatus, as well as guidance on techniques such as filtration and titration.

You can also learn how to prepare solutions using compounds of a variety of elements, from calcium to tungsten.

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