Where's the best place to buy chemicals?

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The discussion centers on sourcing potassium chromate and silver nitrate for home chemistry projects, specifically for conducting a chloride test. A participant mentions finding 50g of potassium chromate on eBay for £13.50 ($21), which is considered a reasonable price. The consensus suggests that purchasing chemicals online legally is the preferred method for hobbyists looking to build a collection over time.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of chemistry concepts and laboratory safety.
  • Familiarity with chemical testing methods, specifically the chloride test.
  • Knowledge of online marketplaces for chemical procurement.
  • Awareness of legal regulations regarding the purchase of chemicals in the UK.
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  • Research reputable online suppliers for potassium chromate and silver nitrate.
  • Learn about the chloride test and its applications in chemistry.
  • Investigate legal guidelines for purchasing chemicals in the UK.
  • Explore safe storage and handling practices for chemical compounds.
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This discussion is beneficial for hobbyist chemists, students learning chemistry, and anyone interested in safely sourcing chemicals for home experiments.

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I'm just a hobbyist learning basic chemistry for fun home projects. The first thing I'd like to try out is the Chloride test which requires potassium chromate and silver nitrate. I'll only need less than 50g of each compound.

Where's the cheapest place in the UK to buy this stuff? 50g of potassium chromate is on ebay for £13.50 ($21) shipped. Is that a good price for 50g? I'm going to be building up a collection of chemicals over time so I thought I'd ask you guys for advice :smile:
 
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That's a good price for potassium chromate. If you can buy this stuff online legally, that would be my method of choice.
 

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