Polyox The Self Siphoning Liquid
Product Code : EL-MTP-11677
Quick Answer: Polyox The Self Siphoning Liquid is polyethylene oxide that, made up as an approximately 1% w/v solution in water, behaves as an elastic liquid that siphons itself out of a beaker.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- 5 g makes about 500 cm³ of fluid
- Polyethylene oxide, a long-chain polymer
- Prepared as an approximately 1% w/v solution in water
- Keeps flowing out of a beaker once a little is pulled out with a spatula or spoon
- Can be drawn into a syringe with the tip above the liquid level
- Propan-2-ol is required for use; preparation under trained staff supervision
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Yield | About 500 cm³ of fluid |
| Polymer | Polyethylene oxide |
| Solution strength | Approximately 1% w/v |
| Activation method | Water |
| Also required | Propan-2-ol |
About This Product
Once a small amount of the solution is dragged quickly upwards with a spatula or spoon, the liquid continues to move out of the beaker on its own. This gives a clear demonstration of viscoelastic, elastic-liquid behaviour and long-chain polymer interaction. Propan-2-ol is flammable and is handled by trained staff away from flames and heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What volume of solution does 5 g make?
About 500 cm³ of fluid at approximately 1% w/v.
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