MICROSCALE CHEMISTRY:

About the micro-scale method

Reduction of chemical use to the minimum level at which experiments can be effectively performed is known as Microscale Chemistry.

The MicroChem Kits are based on Microscale Chemistry. The Microscale Chemistry we use is an environmentally safe, pollution-preventing method of performing chemical processes using small quantities of chemicals without compromising the quality and standard of chemical applications. Using dramatically reduced amounts of chemicals is also a benefit for creating a safe technique for teaching.

Microscale Chemistry amounts to the industrial equivalent of a Total Quality Management (TQM) approach to the use of chemicals. Microscale Chemistry is recognized as Smallscale Chemistry by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

Microscale Chemistry reduces chemical use and offers vastly improved laboratory safety through:

1). Better Laboratory Air Quality
2). Least Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
3). No Fire and Explosion Hazards
4). Minimal Spills and Accidents

Other benefits of Microscale chemistry include shorter experiment time, improved laboratory manipulative techniques, lower risk of glass breakage, space savings, and improved laboratory skills.

The bottom line advantage is a system that is user-friendly to a diverse population of students and teachers as well as a cost effective, productive and pollution-preventing chemistry lab strategy.