Recently, Year 13 Chemistry students visited Sheffield Hallam University to synthesise, purify and analyse cyclohexene as part of their practical endorsement. This gave students the opportunity to carry out the synthesis of an organic liquid using university-grade equipment, including individual fume cupboards, stirrer hot plates, and IR and NMR machines.

Students also attended a sample lecture on the use of CT scans to image bones and the role of 3D printing in creating artificial joints, highlighting real-world applications of chemistry.

This week, students will receive their IR and NMR readouts in lessons, where they will analyse the data to assess the purity of their samples. Well done, Y13!

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