Replicating The Miller-Urey Experiment in High School

[frzfire129]

For this year's science fair, I was thinking of replicating the Miller-Urey experiment, using a mixture of gases found on other planets, to determine which one has the most life potential.
The problem is getting started.
I would really appreciate some help on materials, methods, and building the tube system.
Low-cost is definitely important but I might have access to a lab.

Thanks in advance.

 

[jim mcnamara]

This is a simple version of the experiment. You will need to go to a welding supply store and to a medical supply place to get some of the gases. Liquified gas cannisters are potentially disastrous if mishandled - probably why this experiment is not going to happen in a HS classroom :) Get help with setting up the gas lines. You may have to rent some gas gauges and regulators.

http://www.zampbioworld.org/zampwiki/?t=Miller-Urey_experiment