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Offline zacfre92

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Analytical chemistry project suggestions
« on: October 18, 2015, 10:16:27 PM »
Hello,
My professor is having us pick a project and complete it in 2 weeks and have us present.  I was wondering what kind of project do you guys suggest? Preferably one that can be completed within 2 weeks and also is  cool and interesting. However, I can't use any devices. My methods have to be classical. Thanks.

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Re: Analytical chemistry project suggestions
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2015, 02:39:23 AM »
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Re: Analytical chemistry project suggestions
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2015, 07:29:56 AM »
Do one of the classical experiments you have already done,but apply it to a real world sample.
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Re: Analytical chemistry project suggestions
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2015, 10:34:54 AM »
You could do iodometric titration to determine peroxide content in peroxide-forming solvents (e.g., THF), comparing ones that have open a while versus freshly opened bottles.
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