Hydrogel Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-MTP-11653
The Hydrogel is a water-activated smart material powder used to demonstrate water absorption, swelling, gel formation, and water retention in classroom science experiments. It is suitable for staff, students, science teachers, chemistry laboratories, STEM classrooms, preparation rooms, laboratory suppliers, distributors, and educational procurement buyers.
Product Description
The Hydrogel from School Equipments India is listed under Chemistry / Materials & their Properties with Product Code EL-MTP-11653. The product listing describes Hydrogel as a powder that can absorb up to 500 times its own weight in water.
When exposed to water, the powder transforms into a gel that holds water for an extended period. This makes it useful for hands-on demonstrations of absorption, swelling, material response to water, and simple quantitative experiments where students compare the mass before and after water uptake.
Key Features
- High water absorption: listed as absorbing up to 500 times its own weight in water.
- Water-activated response: product information lists the activation method as water.
- Powder-to-gel transformation: changes from powder into gel when exposed to water.
- Water retention effect: holds absorbed water for an extended period.
- Smart material classification: listed as Product Type: Smart Material.
- Staff and student use: product information lists the user category as Staff & Student.
- Quantitative experiment support: suitable for weighing before and after water absorption.
Technical Specifications
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Specification |
Detail |
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Product Name |
Hydrogel |
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Primary Keyword |
Hydrogel |
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Secondary / Semantic Keywords |
hydrogel powder, water absorbing polymer, smart material hydrogel, hydrogel experiment, swelling gel material, classroom water absorption experiment, STEM smart material, hydrogel plant-growth demonstration |
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Brand |
School Equipments India |
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Product Category |
Chemistry / Materials & their Properties / Smart Materials |
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Intended Users |
Staff, students, science teachers, chemistry laboratories, STEM classrooms, prep rooms, laboratory suppliers, distributors, and educational procurement buyers |
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Material Type |
Hydrogel |
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Product Type |
Smart Material |
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Activation Method |
Water |
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Absorption Capacity |
Up to 500 times its own weight in water, as listed |
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Demonstration Method |
Place a small pile in a Petri dish and add drops of water using a syringe or pipette |
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User |
Staff & Student |
What's Included in the Kit
- Hydrogel powder
- Petri dish, syringe, pipette, plant-growth container, instruction sheet, safety sheet, or certificate
Applications / Uses
- Demonstrating water absorption and gel formation in materials science lessons
- Showing swelling behaviour when water is added to a smart material
- Running a quantitative experiment by weighing Hydrogel before and after absorption
- Supporting classroom discussion of water-retaining polymers and absorbent materials
- Assisting small plant growth demonstrations in a lab or preparation room
- Comparing Hydrogel with other smart materials that respond to water, heat, light, or electricity
How to Use the Hydrogel
- Place a small pile of Hydrogel in the centre of a clean Petri dish.
- Add water gradually using a syringe or pipette.
- Observe the powder as it swells and transforms into a gel.
- Continue adding water until the Hydrogel can absorb no more.
- For a quantitative experiment, weigh the dry Hydrogel before adding water.
- Weigh the swollen gel after absorption and compare the mass change.
- For plant-growth trials, add only a small amount to soil or growing medium and determine the required amount by trial and error.
- Record observations on swelling time, water uptake, gel texture, and water retention.
Safety note: Use Hydrogel only under supervised educational conditions. Do not ingest the powder or gel, avoid contact with eyes, clean spills promptly because swollen gel may be slippery, and follow the supplied safety sheet before classroom distribution.
Care & Maintenance
- Keep unused Hydrogel dry and sealed in its original or labelled container.
- Use clean spatulas, pipettes, and Petri dishes to avoid contamination.
- Do not return contaminated or swollen gel to the storage container.
- Dispose of used Hydrogel according to the school’s laboratory safety procedure.
Why Choose School Equipments India
School Equipments India manufactures and exports scientific laboratory instruments, lab experiment setups, science kits, mathematics kits, didactic models, and STEM models. The brand supplies chemistry apparatus, smart materials, materials and properties resources, and classroom science teaching aids for schools, colleges, laboratories, distributors, and procurement projects. Its materials range supports hands-on investigation of absorption, swelling, polymers, and stimulus-responsive materials. Buyers can request final specifications before ordering to confirm pack size, supplied accessories, storage conditions, and safety documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hydrogel used for?
Hydrogel is used to demonstrate water absorption, swelling, gel formation, water retention, and smart material behaviour in classroom science experiments.
How much water can Hydrogel absorb?
The listing states that Hydrogel can absorb up to 500 times its own weight in water.
How does Hydrogel change when water is added?
When exposed to water, the powder transforms into a gel and continues swelling until it can absorb no more water.
Can Hydrogel be used for plant-growth demonstrations?
Yes. The listing states that this grade can be used in a lab or preparation room to assist the growth of small plants, especially over weekends.
How can students make the experiment quantitative?
Students can weigh the Hydrogel before and after water absorption to calculate the change in mass and compare absorption behaviour.
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