Materials & Mixtures

Filtration separates solids from liquids, evaporation and distillation separate dissolved solids or liquids by boiling point, and chromatography separates dissolved coloured components. Choose based on what your practical is teaching.

Many separation practicals use the same core glassware and stands. A retort stand, clamp and bunsen burner support filtration, evaporation and distillation setups alike, so equip these first.

Evaporation and distillation both involve open flames and hot glassware. Pair these practicals with appropriate safety gear and heat-resistant surfaces.

A single demonstration set suits teacher-led lessons, but hands-on separation practicals need enough filter funnels, evaporating dishes and chromatography paper for every group to run the experiment themselves.

Filtration separates an insoluble solid from a liquid by passing the mixture through filter paper. Evaporation separates a dissolved solid from its solvent by heating the liquid away, leaving the solid behind.

A basic distillation setup needs a round-bottom flask, a heat source, a condenser, and a collection flask or beaker. This lets you separate liquids by boiling point in a controlled classroom demonstration.

Chromatography paper draws a solvent upward by capillary action, carrying different dissolved components of a mixture at different speeds. This spreads out the components into visible separated bands.

Filtration, evaporation, distillation and chromatography are all physical separation methods, used to teach physical changes and the properties of mixtures rather than chemical reactions.

Yes. We regularly supply schools with class sets of filtration, evaporation and chromatography apparatus. Contact us for a quote on bulk quantities for a full classroom or department.