Carbon nanotubes are currently one of the most intensively studied nanomaterials with their unique molecular structure resulting in several potenti
These pigments normally have a pale, off-white appearance but in sunlight or UV light they change to a bright, vivid colour. The pigments revert to
This material consists of nano-size silicon flakes each covered with a titanium compound. The flakes possess amazing light scattering properties if
This material looks and feels like ordinary Lycra but is highly conductive. It can be cut into narrow strips to form conducting 'wires' or can be u
This completely non-toxic powder absorbs up to 500 times its own weight in water and is the 'secret' ingredient used in applications ranging from b
This nickel/titanium (NiTi) alloy initially 'remembers' that it should be straight. If it is bent into a different shape and then dropped in very h
Dry ice is vital for many activities and great fun when used safely.
Chillistick have developed a unique dry ice storage system that allows you to keep small amounts of dry ice to hand. The Ice Pourer is a stainless
The mole set helps students visualise a mole in solid state. It contains four element bars: Copper, Iron, Zinc and Aluminium. Each sample represent
The Smart Materials kit includes 100g smart putty, 500g polymorph and 500g bag of hydrogel.
Polymorph is one of a new genera
This elegantly simple kit challenges student's preconceived notions on concepts of heat and thermodynamics. The melting plates display quizzical pr
This Smart Metals sample pack contains labelled samples of all the smart metals for evaluation, supplied in a rigid plastic case.
This spring is made from shape memory alloy (SMA). SMA is a smart material which, as its name suggests, has a memory. The most common SMA is
This Glow in the Dark pigment absorbs and stores sufficient energy to give an afterglow lasting up to ten times longer than zinc sulphide phosphore
This liquid is non-toxic liquid paraffin containing a UV sensitive photochromic dye. Indoors it appears as a clear liquid but when exposed to natur
Smart wire is a shape memory alloy (SMA) that changes its length with a useful pulling force when a small current is passed through it.
SMA i
This ultra-smooth sheet material is a aerospace quality carbon-fibre reinforced composite.
Because of its combination of low mass and extraor
This remarkable alloy melts at just 61°C, but does not contain lead or cadmium. It is relatively hard and extremely tough. It is used, for exam
Made from seaweed, this remarkable material is used in dentistry to make precision moulds in the mouth for crown construction etc. It is also the m
This kit contains a small sample of pyrolytic graphite, 16 small rare earth magnets, a steel base and a pair of tweezers. When the magnets are arra
Atomic Power! The Philip Harris Structure and Bonding Kit gives your students a powerful tool to aid their understanding of atomic structure, the p
Set of 12 cylindrical bars in a variety of materials for identification exercises and exploration of density, mass and volume. Each cylinder is the
The Molymod Biological Science Kit can be used to make quality, colour-coded 3D models.
The set is designed for student use, and is ideal for
The BRIGHT Teacher Kit provides an innovative demonstration tool for the teacher and is perfect for whole-class teaching. The kit contains all you
BRIGHT Teacher Atom is the perfect demonstration model for your whiteboard, the unique, magnetic model is ideal for presenting the abstract concept
A perfect hands-on illustration of atoms, ions, isotopes, and more from the award-winning Bright of Sweden. This kit enables students to develop un
Kevlar has many applications, ranging from bicycle tyres and racing sails to body armour because of its high strength-to-weight ratio. Famously 5 t
The ATOMOD™2 Organic can be used to make quality, colour-coded 3D models of different substances.
This set enables each student to make
This Vibrating Atom Model Kit from Molymod allows construction of a model which visually demonstrates how the atoms making up a solid (e.g. a cryst
The Molymod Amino Acid Kit can be used to make quality, colour-coded 3D models of different Amino Acids.
The kit is designed to demonstrate t
Compact and convenient, simply manually fill the internal water reservoir and bullet-shaped ice is produced in either small or large sizes as prefe
The Orbit Molecular modelling set is easy to use and durable. The building system allows you to create accurate 3-D representations of all commonly
The Unit Molecular building system features large (44mm diameter) spheres in seven colours to represent different atoms plus a 25mm diameter white
The Orbit Molecular modelling set is easy to use and durable. The Biochemistry building system allows you to create accurate 3-D representations of
Smart putty has been available for a long time as an amusement, but this visco-elastic polymer has serious engineering applications.
Soft, st
Smart putty is a highly versatile and remarkable property. Soft mouldable plastic (like chewing gum), but instantly becomes a rubber if impacted and bounces like a ball. It can also float in a liquid and will form a puddle given enough time. It is a great demonstration of an unusual polymer, a u...
The amazing ferrofluid is a truly magnetic liquid that consists of micron size magnetic particles (magnetite) in a mineral oil. Particles are coate
The amazing ferrofluid is a truly magnetic liquid that consists of micron size magnetic particles (magnetite) in a mineral oil. Particles are coated in a surfactant which prevents them clumping together.
When a magnet is in close proximity the magnetic particles in the Ferrofluid take up th...
Hydrochromic pigments change colour when exposed to water. This version is a reversible pigment which works by forming an opaque film that covers a
An amazing paint formula which changes from opaque to transparent when it gets wet. Typically the paint is applied over an image to produce a plain white surface as the paint dries. If the surface is then brushed over with water the hidden image is revealed. As the surface dries it returns to its...
A full set of cards showing the elements from the Periodic Table. The front of each card shows a beautiful photograph of the element, while the bac
The front of each card shows a beautiful photograph of the element, while the back includes detailed scientific information and a description of the sample shown on the front. Laid out together the cards form a periodic table over 7.5 feet (2.3m) wide.
Octahedron molecular model kit by Cochranes of Oxford. This kit contains sufficient atoms to see the relationships between structure and physical p
The Sodium Chloride Model Kit by Cochranes of Oxford is a low cost, robust, easy to build kit containing sufficient atoms to see the relationships
Carbon 60is the near spherical football shape molecule consisting of 60 carbon atoms, also known as the Buckyball, it is the most stable of the ful
The Graphite Model Kit by Cochranes of Oxford is a low cost, robust, easy to build kit containing sufficient atoms to see the relationships between
The Ice Model Kit by Cochranes of Oxford is a low cost, robust, easy to build kit containing sufficient atoms to see the relationships between stru
Polyethylene oxide in a non-toxic, long-chain polymer with a high molar mass. Because of extensive hydrogen bonding, it is soluble in water. A so
For determining the molar mass of volatile liquids with a boiling point below 80°C, steam is used to vaporise the sample. The graduated syringe is