Analysis of Al Zn Alloy

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Analysis of an Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Objective: The objective of this lab was to analyze the alloys of aluminum and zinc to see how not all compositions correspond with stoichiometric ratios. Procedure: A suction flask, large test tube, stopper assemblies and a sample of Al-Zn alloy was obtained and figure 1 was replicated. Then a gelatin capsule was obtained an weighed in an analytical balance, the alloy sample was placed in the capsule and the weight was measured again. The mass was between .1000 and .2000 grams more than the original weight. The suction beaker was weighed then filled with water and reweighed. The first stopper was then placed on the top of the suction flask and the tube was placed in the filled beaker, while the other stopper was attached to the side of the suction flask and the tube to the aspirator. A clamp was placed on the tube attached to the aspirator. Suction was then applied by turning the aspirator on slowly which allowed the water to create suction and pulled the water from the beaker into the suction flask. Once all the water from the beaker was gone the clamp was carefully replaced so there were no air bubbles in the tube. The tube connected to the aspirator was then removed and connected to the test tube. The gelatin capsule was placed in the tube before adding 10 mL of HCl that had been measured in a graduated cylinder beforehand. The stopper was quickly and firmly placed into the test tube and the pinch clamp was removed again. After a few minutes the acid dissolved the capsule creating a black foam that then turned into a clear liquid again. Once the liquid was clear again, the clamp was closed and the beaker was weighed. The temperature of the water was also taken. This was then repeated again for Trial 2 with a new capsule. Specialized Chemical Techniques: The specialized technique used in this experiment was

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