• Question: Which chemical do you use the most in your work and what are its purposes?

    Asked by budgiemegz_of_gallifrey to Aaron, David, Elaine, Sarah, Zoe on 14 Nov 2014.
    • Photo: Zoe Roberts

      Zoe Roberts answered on 14 Nov 2014:

      I use mainly organic molecule (ones that are made mainly from carbon atoms). I use them to make new materials that are not toxic to the body.

    • Photo: Sarah Ashwood

      Sarah Ashwood answered on 14 Nov 2014:

      The chemical I use most is acetone. This is the same as the chemical you get in most nail varnish removers. I use it to clean up my glassware because I make a lot of mess!! 😀

    • Photo: David Foley

      David Foley answered on 15 Nov 2014:

      The most common chemicals I use are heetane, ethyl acetate, dichloromethane and acetonitrile. This are all solvents for our the equipment that purifies our reactions and allows us to isolate products.

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