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Innovating Science™ Forensics of Soil and Mineral Analysis
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Catalog No. S20639
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Class Size:
30 Students
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Phenolphthalein/ Methanol/ Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, Bromoform, Chromium, Hexavalent Compounds, Lead and Lead Compounds, and Respirable Crystalline Silica, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Phenolphthalein/ Methanol/ Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, Bromoform, Chromium, Hexavalent Compounds, Lead and Lead Compounds, and Respirable Crystalline Silica, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Description

Designed to introduce students to the field of forensic soil analysis.

  • Designed to introduce students to the field of forensic soil analysis by providing them with a set of soil and glass samples that have been recovered from a crime scene to compare with a set of samples taken from various suspects
  • Students will compare samples based on physical observations using polarized, UV and standard light both under ambient conditions and after heating the samples
  • The properties of the samples will be tested by measuring particle size distributions, material acidity, particle density gradient and mineral composition
  • This kit contains 10 unique sets of materials that will accommodate up to 30 students when working in groups of 3

Kit Includes:

  • 10 x 1.5mL Universal Indicator
  • 28mL Bromoform
  • 28mL Bromobenzene
  • 10 x 6mL 0.5M Potassium Chromate
  • 10 x 6mL 0.5M Hydrochloric Acid
  • 10 x 12g Soil Sample A
  • 10 x 12g Soil Sample B
  • 10 x 12g Soil Sample C
  • 10 x 12g Soil Sample D
  • 10 x 12g Crime Scene Soil Sample
  • 10 Magnifying Glass
  • 10 Forceps
  • 5 Capped Test Tubes
  • 20 Polarizing Filters
  • 2 x 10g Glass Sample A
  • 2 x 10g Glass Sample B
  • 2 x 10g Crime Scene Glass Sample
  • 50 Drying Dishes
  • 10 Sieve Screen, Small
  • 10 Sieve Screen, Large
  • 10 Plastic Scoops
  • 72 Glass Slides
  • 10 Universal Indicator color charts
  • Teacher’s Manual and Student Study Guide copymasters

Specifications

Color White
Grade 7 to 14
Age 13 to 20
For Use With (Application) Forensic Methods Classroom Kits
Quantity 1
Dimensions (L x W x H) 12 x 12 x 12 in.
Class Size 30 Students
Product Type Forensic Kit
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