Litmus is a water-soluble mixture of different dyes extracted from lichen. Dyeing filter paper either red or blue with this ink creates one of the oldest forms of testing alkalinity and acidity. Blue litmus paper turns red under acidic conditions. Packaged in boxes of 100 strips of paper. Case is 12 packs/100. Sold in a pack of 12 boxes of litmus paper.
Features
- Tests for Acids – Turns red when in contact with an acidic solution (pH below 7), helping identify acid presence.
- Quick pH Indicator – Provides an instant, visual indication of acidity–great for demonstrations and spot tests.
- Safe and Easy to Use – Requires no special equipment or training, making it ideal for classroom experiments.
- Educational Tool – Helps students understand pH concepts, acid-base reactions, and chemical properties.
- Used in Chemistry and Biology Labs – Common for testing unknown solutions, verifying chemical reactions, or monitoring pH changes.
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