Micro Chem XM5000

by Smithsonian

Product Features

• Perform over 1,500 experiments and procedures
• Used the microchemistry system, which uses smaller amounts of chemicals and yields accurate results.
• Safer and quicker results.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 16 x 3.7 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00000ITBD
• Item model number: 02860
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 14 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #190,652 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

Here's a real chemistry set in its own durable carrying case. Billed as the "safest chemistry set ever made," it contains no glassware or alcohol burners and its chemicals are much weaker in concentration than most chemistry sets. The kit includes its own safety goggles as well as dozens of chemicals and metals for experimentation. Also included are the real chemist's tools young experimenters will need to perform many experiments. It's important to know that the kit instructions are well written with detailed steps for each experiment. Not only are experiments fully described, they also have specific intended learning objectives that will help any student get a leg up in chemistry. Many schools carry similar sets for their chemistry curriculum. This exciting kit requires adult supervision, since any use of chemicals can be harmful. --Lee Strucker

Product Description

This super safe chemistry set includes over 1500 experiments and procedures! It includes 20 microchemical vials, safety goggles, test tubes, measuring cups, galvanometer, laboratory balance, pipettes, microplate, and is contained in a standing storage chest. Perform over 1500 experiments in the gaseous phases of matter, chemical models, solutions, acid and bases, electro-chemistry, organic chemistry and much more. The revolutionary concept uses the latest in MicroChemistry Technology, and the experiments are approved by the Smithsonian Institution Scientists. Warning: To be used solely under the supervision of adults. Contains some chemicals which can be harmful if misused. Keep out of the reach of small children.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice Chemistry Set, January 18, 2007

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Sandra Thomas "a Thomas Family" (Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Micro Chem XM5000 (Toy)

We purchased this chemistry set for our 9 year old daughter for Christmas and she loves it! After we assisted her with the initial set-up of the chemicals, she has been able to perform several experiments on her own (with our supervision) that have been fun and very interesting.

She even takes notes on her observations and results in the margins of the pages and is well on her way to meeting her goal of working her way through every experiment in the instruction booklet.

The case that it comes in is rigid and sturdy, although not large enough to hold everything easily. So, when it comes time to put everything away, an adult usually has to help. Also, there was no room to hold the instruction book, so we improvised and taped (using double-sided tape) a gallon-sized Ziploc bag to the back of the case. That bag holds the booklet so that it doesn't get seperated from the storage case.

Overall, a very good value for a beginners Chemistry Set.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive chemistry set, January 12, 2007

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Laura Sinclair-Harry (Naperville, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Micro Chem XM5000 (Toy)

My 10 year old daughter and husband have been working through the included experiments. This kit is very complete and will last her a few years. It would be nicer with a bit of glass aparatus (its all plastic), but the content is good.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great price, good product, January 10, 2007

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Movie Mom (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Micro Chem XM5000 (Toy)

My son was very excited to receive the Micro Chem XM5000 for Christmas! It is an extensive and complete set and perfectly suited for him. He is five years old and I do fear that this set would seem too much like a toy for an older child. But it's perfect for our purposes and the price was terrific!