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Important UK Sources

Hexavalent - 28-1-2012 at 08:21

To all those in the UK . . .a few hours ago I was in Lidl's, and managed to pick up a liter of xylene isomers for £2.50 as well as some phosphoric acid for rust removal; at the moment in my local store they are having a big clearout on that kinda stuff and it is really cheap. Sure, a distillation or recrystallization or two might be needed for some items, but be sure to have a look in your local store next time you're there.

plastics - 28-1-2012 at 10:39

The Range are currently selling Kontrol Krystals (EC 223-140-8) anhydrous calcium chloride £3.99 for 2.5kg

Hexavalent - 28-1-2012 at 11:16

Nice, but their nearest store to me is almost 90 miles away:(

Lambda-Eyde - 28-1-2012 at 11:24

www.lpchemicals.com

Hexavalent - 28-1-2012 at 12:38

Yes, I have heard of them and believe that their prices are very good. Anyone know what shipping costs are?

dann2 - 29-1-2012 at 10:09


Aldi are selling an Ultrasonic cleaner for about 20 bucks if that any use to anyone.

Hexavalent - 29-1-2012 at 12:20

Yea, I saw that and was tempted to buy one. Its meant for cleaning spectacles, watches etc. but they can be useful for cleaning glassware (duh) and sometimes getting dicky solids to go into solution, as per the video below;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljF5QhD5hnI&feature=plcp&...