Bruce passed away. He was a very nice man who was always friendly and helpful with any questions I had on chemistry and astronomy. A great loss to the community of people who truly love science.
Thank you Robert for your reply. I have two supply-house bought acids right now, and they are only 30 ml bottles of conc HCL & H2SO4. Before I ordered, I read ch. 4 from your book I found online, the MSDSs, and several forums. I decided to put the 30 ml HCL outside in an old, non-working BBQ, in a plastic tub with lid. The H2SO4 I keep in the garage, in a zip loc bag, which I then place inside an empty HDPE bottle.
Thanks for putting things in the right perspective. As I learn and build my first lab, I knew i would err, and I hoped it would be caution's side. I will fine tune now, and make adjustments. The MSDS I've noticed tend exaggerate some of the dangers. You're right about the muriatic acid. Never have used this product or had on hand. I had heard that if stored in the garage it might damage metal. I wanted to avoid possible harm to car and other metals.
Nice. Glad to see a proper home lab where someone actually knows what they are doing. I'm a chemist by trade, but would like to start my own home lab. Just don't have the room.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Bob- I was really curious after scanning through the Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments what your home lab looks like- pretty impressive.
I bought your book last year while I was building the lab. Now I have work bench, running water, some glass, brackets and clamps, and some reagents I bought on ebay. What I lack are solvent because it is very hard to buy on ebay and here in Portugal, I find only in companies such VWR, which is all high grade and very expensive. : S It was cool that Makershed sold to Europe, or that there was something on here: small quantities and cheap.
I found a local supplier of boston round glass storage bottles with great prices, better than i've seen anywhere online. They offer caps for them as well. Not sure which type to get for the stock solutions, the polyseal type with the cone, or the polypropylene cap which is apparently just the plastic cap with no cone structure underneath. The polyseal caps ($0.11463 each) are almost 3x more $ than the regular polyprop ones.
This is my new channel now (previously scientificpublic). I plan to make videos and post them soon. Would like to give a tour of my lab as soon as I complete it.
Do you know what would be great? A series of videos on "scientific glass-blowing." Colleges and universities used to offer classes in that subject, but apparently, no longer. I guess they figure their graduates will all work for organizations that are well-funded and have no need of such talents. Although I'm sure there are some books out there, the only one I've found that treats the subject, is Strong's "Procedures in Experimental Physics," published in 1938.
Was wondering what you do for storage of your conc. HCL & H2SO4 bottles, I've heard the HCL will fume and is difficult to contain, thus will react with moisture in the air, potentially forming a mist. Since H2SO4 is hygroscopic, it will pull in water from the air, reacting & producing heat. Was wondering if these bottles should be wrapped in a zip loc bag or put in a plastic bin for more containment?
I paid $0.37149 each for 4 oz. amber boston round, available by carton only (160 per carton). Came to $59.44 (after they rounded up to the nearest cent). The 16 oz. amber boston round came to $41.34 per carton ($0.68908 ea). The company is brad-pakdotcom. When I called, the customer service lady said to put my order in on their web site, print it out, then fax it in. Then go to their warehouse to pick up. That's what I did and am picking up this afternoon and paying in person.
Olá! Eu como disse lá em cima compro no ebay o que não arranjo nas drogarias, no AKI ou maxmat. Mas solventes orgânicos é mais difícil, por cá só se arranja nas empresas que vendem para os labs, que são muito caros e bons de mais para o que quero. É só pela piada de fazer ciência a sério em casa. Estou a pensar fazer vídeos tipo estes em português para estimular o pessoal a fazer ciência por terras lusas! :)
Maker Shed has little or nothing for the Home Chemist. Maybe you should work on that. What texts do you recommend? Recommend "Granddad's Wonderful Book of Chemistry" ? .....RVM45
I can only answer with my reasoning. Did you ever want to know 'what if'? Some people have no interest in anything except football or baseball, which is not a bad thing at all but rather pointless for me. I have a multitude of interests and hobbies, such as electronics, model railroading, basement chemistry, solar and wind power, leather work, firearms, amateur radio, amateur detective work, and this list goes on. Having a science lab is a constructive hobby, not some dumb sh*t you watch on TV
Bruce passed away. He was a very nice man who was always friendly and helpful with any questions I had on chemistry and astronomy. A great loss to the community of people who truly love science.
Thank you Robert for your reply. I have two supply-house bought acids right now, and they are only 30 ml bottles of conc HCL & H2SO4. Before I ordered, I read ch. 4 from your book I found online, the MSDSs, and several forums. I decided to put the 30 ml HCL outside in an old, non-working BBQ, in a plastic tub with lid. The H2SO4 I keep in the garage, in a zip loc bag, which I then place inside an empty HDPE bottle.
Thanks for putting things in the right perspective. As I learn and build my first lab, I knew i would err, and I hoped it would be caution's side. I will fine tune now, and make adjustments. The MSDS I've noticed tend exaggerate some of the dangers. You're right about the muriatic acid. Never have used this product or had on hand. I had heard that if stored in the garage it might damage metal. I wanted to avoid possible harm to car and other metals.
I'm a big fan of your books so it's lovely to see you on a video! Thank you so much for making practical science accessible at home.
Thanks great introduction... got hold of your book a few days ago...returning to chemestry after about 45 years. Very inspiring.
Nice. Glad to see a proper home lab where someone actually knows what they are doing. I'm a chemist by trade, but would like to start my own home lab. Just don't have the room.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Bob- I was really curious after scanning through the Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments what your home lab looks like- pretty impressive.
I bought your book last year while I was building the lab. Now I have work bench, running water, some glass, brackets and clamps, and some reagents I bought on ebay. What I lack are solvent because it is very hard to buy on ebay and here in Portugal, I find only in companies such VWR, which is all high grade and very expensive. : S It was cool that Makershed sold to Europe, or that there was something on here: small quantities and cheap.
I found a local supplier of boston round glass storage bottles with great prices, better than i've seen anywhere online. They offer caps for them as well. Not sure which type to get for the stock solutions, the polyseal type with the cone, or the polypropylene cap which is apparently just the plastic cap with no cone structure underneath. The polyseal caps ($0.11463 each) are almost 3x more $ than the regular polyprop ones.
I have been enjoying your series very much...great channel here! Thanks for the fantastic vids! :)
this man's book is great!
subscribed!
This is my new channel now (previously scientificpublic). I plan to make videos and post them soon. Would like to give a tour of my lab as soon as I complete it.
Do you know what would be great? A series of videos on "scientific glass-blowing." Colleges and universities used to offer classes in that subject, but apparently, no longer. I guess they figure their graduates will all work for organizations that are well-funded and have no need of such talents. Although I'm sure there are some books out there, the only one I've found that treats the subject, is Strong's "Procedures in Experimental Physics," published in 1938.
Hello.... And welcome to the wonderful world of chemistry
Wow. You have a fantastic voice.
I agree
so cute lab.... nice voice btw....
Was wondering what you do for storage of your conc. HCL & H2SO4 bottles, I've heard the HCL will fume and is difficult to contain, thus will react with moisture in the air, potentially forming a mist. Since H2SO4 is hygroscopic, it will pull in water from the air, reacting & producing heat. Was wondering if these bottles should be wrapped in a zip loc bag or put in a plastic bin for more containment?
Thank you for the information and knowledge
Very nice lab!
Great Video ... Thank you
Checkout ebay, especially the UK site - that has a regular stream of ~30 year old chemistry sets, and some are almost in perfect condition.
I'm so jealous of all his chemicals
I paid $0.37149 each for 4 oz. amber boston round, available by carton only (160 per carton). Came to $59.44 (after they rounded up to the nearest cent). The 16 oz. amber boston round came to $41.34 per carton ($0.68908 ea). The company is brad-pakdotcom. When I called, the customer service lady said to put my order in on their web site, print it out, then fax it in. Then go to their warehouse to pick up. That's what I did and am picking up this afternoon and paying in person.
If we made our own laboratory what else we can do first??? Like what will we perform our first experiment
Great video 5*
reinvent the wheel, educate yourself and friends and have fun.
its a hobby.
Olá!
Eu como disse lá em cima compro no ebay o que não arranjo nas drogarias, no AKI ou maxmat. Mas solventes orgânicos é mais difícil, por cá só se arranja nas empresas que vendem para os labs, que são muito caros e bons de mais para o que quero. É só pela piada de fazer ciência a sério em casa. Estou a pensar fazer vídeos tipo estes em português para estimular o pessoal a fazer ciência por terras lusas! :)
I wonder what video 5 was about
Wait, how were you made this super lab?
Maker Shed has little or nothing for the Home Chemist.
Maybe you should work on that.
What texts do you recommend?
Recommend "Granddad's Wonderful Book of Chemistry" ?
.....RVM45
How do hobby chemists manage without fume cupboards? Do you just avoid all volatiles?
Can you provide a link to your science supply
very organized lab!!
What is on the other side of your lab that you don't show in the video - the benches opposite your fumehood??
Wait, where did he say that he gets his chemicals from again?
Those shelves of chemicals are begging to drop off and break. Might want a lip on the shelves for added security.
nice stuff, thanks
Please just type an inventory of all your chemicals and all your equipment. Please 👏
You sound exactly like Nurdrage. Wonder if you are the same person???
I am jealous!
I don't have a home lab, but I use the lab of school.
Man, i wish i had my own home lab. =P
I'm watching this because I want to transform my cooking kitchen into a lab-like kitchen to make pastries and to discover new flavors. XD
I'm also turning my new kitchen into a lab for food science type things - and maybe some amateur perfumery.
whats your day job? (not that its any of my bussiness of course)
subscibed!
DO MORE VIDEOS
Don't worry...as long as you don't have a Mid-Eastern accent :)
Whats keeping you back from actually becoming a scientist?
you remind me of caseprof
Who ?
zippo fuel? 2:10
@horsefeathers87
Duuuuha
I can only answer with my reasoning. Did you ever want to know 'what if'? Some people have no interest in anything except football or baseball, which is not a bad thing at all but rather pointless for me. I have a multitude of interests and hobbies, such as electronics, model railroading, basement chemistry, solar and wind power, leather work, firearms, amateur radio, amateur detective work, and this list goes on. Having a science lab is a constructive hobby, not some dumb sh*t you watch on TV
Wow grand pa you have nice lab in your kithcen make a video for us. For your experiments we are hoping you made one
Harry Capua respect your elders
i think you should go build a real lab in your backyard instead of turning your kitchen into one.
you have the resources.
I want to get some science done!