Liosta ceimiceán a bhíonn ar fáil go coitianta

Bíonn a lán ceimiceán ar fáil go coitianta i bhfoirm íon. Bíonn cinn eile ar fáil mar imoibrithe - neamhchostasach, foinsí áisiúla ceimiceán a theastaíonn beagán phróiseáil. Tá sé seo áisiúil le haghaidh an cheimiceora amaitéarach agus ghairmiúil araon. San áireamh, bíonn na himoibrithe coitianta seo a leanas;

• Ocsaídí miotail agus carbónáití (a úsáidtear go forleathan sa photaireacht)
• Aigéid orgánacha (a úsáidtear le haghaidh na grúdaireachta baile)
• Tuaslagóirí agus aigéid (a úsáidtear i nglantachán ábhar agus i bhfeidhmeanna crua-earraí eile)
• Ceimiceán grianghrafadóireachta, mar shampla níotráit airgid
• Leasacháin ceimiceacha-aonair, cosúil le níotráit photaisiam (a úsáidtear i soláthar talmhaíochta)
• Gníomhaithe clóiríniúcháin, a macasamhail agus hipeaclóirít chailciam (a úsáidtear i linn snámha agus íonú uisce)
• Buanaitheoirí, mar shampla déchrómáit potaisiam (a úsáidtear sna healaíona agus sa cheardaíocht)

Is féidir sonraí faoi na comh-ceimiceáin éagsúla i dtáirgí tí, a fháil ar an U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Household Products Index.

Innéacs imoibrí

Ainm ceimiceach	Foirmle cheimiceach	Ainm coitianta	Foinse agus cur síos
Aigéad aicéiteach	CH3COOH + H2O	Tuaslagán 5%: Fínéagar bán	Siopa grósaera; "Fínéagar Bán" -5% nó "Fínéagar glantacháin" -10% Siopa soláthair grianghrafadóireachta; "Indicator Stop Bath" -89% (le ruaim chorcora bhrómaicréasóil) nó "Aigéad aicéiteach oighreach" 99.5-100%
Aicéatón	CH3COCH3	Aicéatón	Go ginearálta; "vearnaisdíobhach ingne" Siopa lascaine; Oinisc, Cutex. Soláthar bádóireachta; "Glantóir snáithínghloine" Siopa crua-earraí, "Aicéatón" Cé go n-athraíonn comhdhéanamh ó tháirge go táirge, bíonn níos mó aicéatóin de réir toirte ag péintdíobhaigh ná ag gnáth vearnaisdíobhach ingne, agus fiú fós, bíonn níos mó acéatóin sa ghráid tionsclaíoch péintdíobhaigh (in áit grád tomhaltóirí) a úsáideann lucht gairme + díola ar an mórchóir. Díolann roinnt siopaí aicéatón íon chomh maith.
Aicéitilín (gás)	C2H2	Eitín	Siopa crua-earraí nó soláthar táthúcháin; "Aicéitiléine" Tré imoibriúcháin idir chairbíd chailciam agus uisce.
Aigéad aicéatalsailicileach	C9H8O4	Aspairín	Cógaslann; "Aspairín"
Alúmanam	Al	Alúmanam	Go ginearálta; "scragall alúmanaim" Siopa mínealaíne; " Lí miotalach" alúmanaim púdrach Siopa soláthair snáithínghloine; alúmanaim púdrach mar mar ábhar líonaigh. Scagtha as mian alúmanaim, nó Báicsít. Is minic go mbíonn sé brataithe le céir chun inadhainteachta a laghdú.
Hiodrocsaíd alúmanam	Al(OH)3	hiodráit alúmana	Go ginearálta; "Táibléid frithaigéadacha"—cumaiscthe le hiodrocsaíd mhaignéisiam Táibléid frithaigéadacha; Alu-cap, Amphojel, Dialume—100% Siopa mínealaíne: "tiúsóir"
Ocsaíd alúmanaim	Al2O3	alumina	Soláthraí tionsclaíocha/táthúcháin: "gaineamhroiseadh"—méideanna grádaithe de criostail. Cumasc le haghaidh snasaireachta miotail. Soláthraí teileascóip; oibreáin líofa le haghaidh comhpháirteanna optúla. Lapidary supply; cumasc le haghaidh snasaithe carraigeacha.
Sulfáit alúmanaim amóiniam	AlNH4(SO4)2	ammonium alum	General; "styptic pencils" for shaving Fine art supply; mordant for dying and painting Organic/health/Bulk Foods; by name Photography supply store; darkroom chemical
Sulfáit photaisiam alúmanaim	KAl(SO4)2 12H2O	Alum, sulfáit photaisiam alúmanaim	Go coitinne; ceangailteach le haghaidh seicní múcasacha a crapadh Go ginearálta; "styptic pencil" Go ginearálta; buanaitheoir le haghaidh ruaimnithe éadaí (RIT brand and others) Siopa sláinte nádúrtha; "maidín díbholaithe"
Sulfáit alúmanaim	Al2(SO4)3	púdar flocasúcháin	soláthraí púil; de réir ainm Go coitinne; frithallasán (ní díbholaíoch) ainm branda "Sparkling Clear"
Amóinia	NH3(aq); NH4OH	Amóinia, Hiodrocsaíd Amóiniam	Siopa grósaera; "Amóinia teaghlaigh"—Hiodrocsaíd Amóiniam—tuaslagán-10%. Bí cinnte go bhfuil sé marcáilte "trédhearcach" nó "Clear". Má thagann sobal air nuair a critear é, tá gallúnach ann. Siopa poitigéara; "Amóinia láidir", tuaslagán 27% Siopa táthúcháin; "Amóinia"—Amóinia ainhidriúil i sorcóirí
Décharbónáit amóiniam	(NH4)HCO3	Salann de Hartshorn, Amóinia Baker	Comhábhar bácála Lochlannach Ní mór a choinneáil séalaithe le haghaidh cobhsaíochta.
Amóiniam bifluoride	NH4HF2	Ammonium hydrogen fluoride	Siopa Crua-earraí; "glantóir babhla leithris", "smálghlantóir meirge" Soláthar feithicleach; "glantóir cabhail gluaisteáin" Go ginearálta; eitseáil ghloine (Armour Etch brand)
Bróimíd amóiniam	NH4Br	—	Siopa fótagrafaíochta / seomra dorcha; "folcadán tuartha" chun grianghraf a réaladh
Amóiniam carbónáit	(NH4)2CO3	Cumharshalann, Salann Hartshorn, Amóinia Baker	Siopa grósaera/Cógaslann; "cumharshalann" (Rannóg gharchabhrach) Comhábhar bácála Lochlannach 'Ní mór a choinneáil séalaithe le haghaidh cobhsaíochta.
Clóiríd amóiniam	NH4Cl	Flosc sádrála	Siopa crua-earraí (pluiméireacht); "Salt of Ammon", "Sal Ammoniac" (flosc sádrála) 38/5000 Soláthraí grianghrafadóireachta; ceimiceán an tseomra dorcha;
Níotráit amóiniam	NH4NO3	Ammonium Nitrate	Garden supply; "Nitrate of Ammonia" (fertilizer) Grocery/Pharmacy; single-use cold packs
Amóinia sárshulfáite	(NH4)2S2O8	Etching Solution, Ammonium Peroxodisulphate	Electronics supply; "circuit board etching solution"
Ammonium phosphate	(NH4)3PO4	Fertilizer	Garden/Agricultural supply; by name
Sulfáit amóiniam	(NH4)2SO4	—	Garden/Agricultural supply; fertilizer or pH adjuster for soil
Amalós	(C6H9O5)n	Cornstarch	Grocery store; "corn starch"
Antóiciain	—	—	Extraction from Red Cabbage: Cut, boil, then filter
Argón (gás)	Ar	—	Welding supply; by name General; inert filler gas inside incandescent light bulbs
Aigéad ascorbach	C6H8O6	Vitimín C	Go ginearálta; "Vitamin C tablets"

B–C

Ainm ceimiceach	Foirmle cheimiceach	Ainm coitianta	Foinse agus cur síos! Chemical name
Carbónáit bhairiam	BaCO3	—	Difficult to find. Sometimes available from pottery and ceramic supply stores.
Sulfáit bhairiam	BaSO4	Lithopone	Available from fine art supply houses in a compound with zinc oxide. This compound is known as "Lithipone" pigment. Also available in very pure form from radiology labs and medical supply as a radio contrast agent for x-rays and CAT scans—here it may be scented or even flavoured. May be available from a well-stocked pottery and ceramics supply store.
sárocsaíd bheansóile	C14H10O4	sárocsaíd aigéid bheansóigh	Tá comhchruinnithe chomh hard le 10% ar fáil sna Stáit Aontaithe ag siopaí drugaí i bhfoirm ungtha le haghaidh cóireála aicne. A greamaigh ina bhfuil sárocsaíd benzoyl 50%, ar fáil ó roinnt siopaí crua-earraí faoin ainm branda "Minwax Ardfheidhmíochta Wood Filler" Tá taos, ina mbíonn 50% sárocsaíd bheansóile ann, ar fáil i roinnt siopaí crua-earraí faoin ainm branda "Minwax High Performance Wood Filler".
Biosmat	Bi	Lead-free shot/sinkers	Available as a non-toxic lead replacement for bullets, shot, and fishing sinkers. Unfortunately, not as inexpensive as lead. Also, when sold as a lead replacement it is generally alloyed with tin. Note that to make bismuth crystals you will need very pure bismuth metal.
bismuth subsalicylate	C7H5BiO4	Pepto-Bismol	The active ingredient in Pepto-bismol and Kaopectate.
Aigéad bórachoric	H3BO3	Ant/Roach Killer, boracic acid	Grocery, drug store, hardware stores; pest control section.
Brómaitíomól gorm	C27H28Br2O5S	pH Test	Aquarium pH test kits often employ bromthymol blue because it changes color in the 6.0–7.6 range.
bútán	C4H10	Butane	The lighter fluid in hand-held fire starters or cigarette lighters is usually liquid butane. Also available in sporting goods & camping stores as a stove fuel. Many similar fuels use propane, so be sure to read the labeling.
caiféin	C8H10N4O2	No-Doz	Grocery or drug store. Often in formulation with corn starch as a binder.
suilfíd chaidmiam	CdS	buí caidmiam	Fine art supply house. Available as a yellow powder. Sometimes pure, sometimes blended with zinc sulfide to create alternative hues.
cairbíd chailciam	CaC2	—	Still used by cavers and spelunkers to generate acetylene gas for miner's lamps. May be found through a local caver organization (grotto) or at some non-chain camping/outdoor supply stores.
Carbónáit chailciam	CaCO3	Limestone, Carbonate of Lime	Chunks: Marble, limestone. Powder: Precipitated chalk. Builders supply; Chalk, limestone and marble chips. Drugstore; some antacids are largely calcium carbonate. Fine art stores; Available as a fine powder used as an extender in paint-making. May be called "Marble Dust" or "Precipitated Chalk". NBL Blackboard chalk is calcium sulphate, not calcium carbonate.
Clóiríd chailciam	CaCl2	Laundry Aid/Road Salt/De-Icer	Supermarket, Hardware store; much road salt (de-icer) used to de-ice roads in cold climates. Also available as a laundry aid; or as a room moisture reducer (desiccant), e.g. "DampRid" and "Dri-Z-Air" Pool supply; sometimes available as a water hardening agent.
Hiodrocsaíd chailciam	Ca(OH)2	Slaked Lime, garden lime	Gardening department; used to reduce acidity in soil. Also used in lime-softening water treatment and in plastering. Can be made from lime or quicklime by adding water to create slaked lime. Can be made by dissolving calcium chloride with sodium hydroxide in water.
Hipeaclóirít chailciam	Ca(ClO)2	—	Bleaching powder and some swimming pool disinfectants contain calcium hypochlorite. Available from cleaning or swimming pool supply companies. Keep in mind that some formulations contain cyanuric acid as a stabilizer against UV light.
calcium nitrate	Ca(NO3)2·4H2O	Norwegian saltpeter	Available from garden supply and agricultural supply stores as a fertilizer.
ocsaíd chailciam	CaO	Lime, Quicklime	Builder's supply; used to make plaster. Now difficult to obtain from hardware stores. Can be made by heating calcium carbonate at very high temperatures (> 900 °C). Found in certain Self-heating cans separated from a water compartment, extraction may be inconvenient and is converted to calcium hydroxide after activation.
calcium phosphate, monobasic	Ca(H2PO4)2	superphosphate	Available as a fertilizer from garden supply stores. Also sometimes available as a nutritional supplement at health food stores.
sulfáit chailciam ainhidriúil	CaSO4	—	Can be made from commonly available plaster of paris by additional heating to above 180C. Also available at fine art supply stores as Terra Alba.
Sulfáit chailciam, heimihiodráit	CaSO4·1/2H20	Plaster of Paris	Hardware stores, arts and craft stores, and hobby shops.
sulfate dihydrate	CaSO4·2H20	Gypsum	Can be made from the reaction of Plaster of Paris with Water.
Camphor	C10H16O	—	Can be found as a flavor additive at some Chinese grocery stores. Sometimes found in the drugstore as a cream or oral remedy. It feels cool like menthol on the skin.
Carbón	C	Súiche, Graifít, Graiféin, Nana-fheadáin carbóin, Fullairéiní, Diamant, Gualach	Gualach briquettes used in cooking are available at the grocery store but contain a variety of additives. Activated charcoal used in fish tank filters and graphite used in pencil leads are good sources of carbon. Lamp Black artists pigment is pure carbon in a fine powder and is available from fine art supply stores. The anodes in carbon-zinc (heavy-duty) batteries are pure carbon. Coal is not a good source for carbon due to a wide number of impurities and varying grades. Brazing or Gouging rods are available from welding supply stores and are composed of graphite. Graphite is also available as a common lubricant from hardware stores. Other forms of carbon are occasionally available through online retailers selling to element collectors, eBay, engineering suppliers and industrial suppliers. Pure or near-pure carbon can be produced at home through the reaction of Sucrose with Sulfuric Acid or the thermal decomposition of sugars. Diamonds, although prohibitively expensive (except bort or artificial diamonds), can also act as a source of Carbon, such as reducing ocsaídí.
Dé-ocsaíd charbóin	CO2	—	Oighear tirim is available from party stores, supermarkets, refrigeration supply companies and ice cream companies. Nationally distributed by Airgas through "Penguin Brand Dry Ice". Gaseous form available in small canisters at sporting goods stores. Used in air guns and in paintball.
Aigéad carbónach	H2CO3	—	Soda water is simply carbonated water, a dilute solution of carbonic acid. A "Soda Club" home soda maker is a good way to make your own carbonic acid in varying strengths.
Carraigínin	—	—	Available in some health food stores as a food additive. Used in many commercial food preparations as a thickener and gelling agent. Available at fine art supply stores for use in molding and marbling.
Ceallalós	(C6H10O5)n	—	Processed cotton fiber is almost pure cellulose making many undyed clothing articles an excellent source of cellulose. 100% cotton paper is also a good source of this material.
Crómocsaíd	Cr2O3	Crómghlas	Used as a green pigment for fine art paints. It is available as a powder from most fine art supply stores. Sold as 'Green Rouge' for polishing metal. Often mixed with paraffin to ease handling. Cheaper grades can contain filler materials.
Aigéad citreach	C6H8O7	Sour Salt	Available at the grocery store as "Sour Salt". Also used for home soap making and also in photographic development.
Copar	Cu	—	Electrical wire, copper pipe, and copper sheeting are available at hardware stores and are almost 100% pure copper. American pennies (minted 1944–1946, 1962–1982) are 95% copper and 5% zinc. Pennies minted after 1982 are only copper clad.
Naiftéináit chopair	Cu(C11H10O2)2	Naiftéináit choprach	Úsáidtear í mar leasaitheach le haghaidh chrainn leagtha a chosaint ó theirmítí, sheangáin, agus fheithidí uachasacha eile. Bíonn suas le 25% Naiftéináit choprach sna brandaí Wolman agus Jasco, agus sna cuid eile bíonn siad comhdhéanta de ola rois agus tuaslagóirí driogáitpheitriliam-bhunaithe.
Sulfáit chopair (ainhidriúil)	CuSO4	cupric sulfate (anhydrous)	Available from garden supply or pond supply stores as an algaecide and rootkiller. NB: blue vitriol is copper sulfate pentahydrate. It can be converted into unhydrated copper sulfate by heating to 150C until it turns pure white.
peintihiodráit sulfáit chopair	CuSO45H2O	Sulfáit choprach, vitrial gorm, cloch ghorm	Siopa crua-earraí; fréamh-scriostóir (Zep Root Kill, Rooto Root Kill) Gardening, agricultural supply; active ingredient in many algaecides, available for pest control
aigéad cianúrach	C3H3N3O3	aigéad isicianúrach	Ar fáil ó shiopaí a sholáthraíonn linn snámha agus plásóga, mar cobhsaitheoir clóirín. Díoltar táibléad íonach faoin ainm branda "Kem Tek".

D–G

Ainm ceimiceach	Foirmle cheimiceach	Ainm coitianta	Foinse agus cur síos! Chemical name
Deastrós	C6H12O6	Glúcós, síoróip arbhair	Grocery; corn syrup, some throat lozenges are pure dextrose. Dextrose is right-handed (dextrorotatory) glucose. Levulose is left-handed (levorotatory) glucose. Most products are a half-and-half mix.
Déchlóraimeatán	CH2Cl2	déchlóirmeatáin	Used as a solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover, it is available from hardware, automotive, and sometimes craft stores. Purity of commercial products can approach 90% with the remainder being composed of alcohols and petroleum distillates. Common brands include "Champion Paint Off", many choke and valve cleaners, and Klean Strip Graffiti Remover.
Sulf-ocsaid démheitile	(CH3)2SO	DMSO	Available from health food and naturopathic supply stores for treating injuries. Warning: DMSO will allow anything it has dissolved to pass directly through your skin into your bloodstream. Use gloves and skin protection when working with this chemical.
Eatánól	C2H5OH	Everclear	Available as 95% pure ethanol and 5% water from liquor stores in most states. Also available in denatured form from hardware stores. Grocery and drug stores may carry it as ethyl rubbing alcohol.
Éitear	(C2H5)2O	diethyl ether, ethoxyethane	Sold at auto supply stores in aerosol cans as "Starter Fluid" or "Cold Start Spray". Used to help start damp or inefficient old engines.
Gliocól eitiléin	CH2OHCH2OH	1,2-ethanediol	Some engine antifreezes are primarily ethylene glycol and can be obtained at an automotive supply store.
Eoigeanól	CH2CH2CH2C6H3(OCH3)OH	oil of clove, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)phenol	Available at most health food and natural healing stores as clove oil. Note that organically derived oil of clove will have numerous impurities from the distillation process. Synthetic oil of clove is generally pure but more difficult to find.
Aigéad formach	CH2O2	methanoic acid	Available in some stain removers at the hardware store. A fairly pure 5% concentration can be obtained from the blue chamber of "Clorox Dual Action Toilet Bowl Cleanser".
Fruchtós	C6H12O6	Fruit Sugar	Easily available from most grocery stores.
Glúcós	C6H12O6	Dextrose, corn syrup	Grocery; corn syrup. Some throat lozenges are pure dextrose. Dextrose is right-handed (dextrorotatory) glucose. Levulose is left-handed (levorotatory) glucose. Most products are a half-and-half mix.
Glicrin, Gliocaról	C3H8O3	1,2,3-propanetriol	Glycerin is an emollient used to soften skin by delaying the evaporation of water. It is available at most drug stores.
Ór	Au	—	Gold jewelry is generally not pure gold. Gold is generally alloyed with other metals to increase strength. Gold coins are often .999 fine gold and many may be obtained at "bullion value" from local coin shops. Pure gold dust and gold foils are available from fine art supply stores.
Guma arabach	CH4O3S	guma acáise	Ar fáil ag siopaí ealaíona agus ceardaíochta agus ag siopaí mínealaíne mar cheanglóir i gcomhair do líocha a chasadh ina phéinteanna.

H–K

Ainm ceimiceach	Foirmle cheimiceach	Ainm coitianta	Foinse agus cur síos! Chemical name
Héiliam	He	—	Helium can be obtained from party stores or wherever helium balloons are available. Small disposable containers are available for long-term storage. Containers made by Worthington Industries are 99% pure helium. Note that "balloon gas" is a mixture of helium and normal air.
hexamine	C6H12N4	Hexamethylenetetramine	Sold as solid fuel tablets in camping and outdoor stores, in combination with 1,3,5-trioxane.
Gás hidrigine	H2	Hidrigin	Can be generated and captured from electrolysis of water and a wide variety of inorganic chemical reactions. Adding aluminium foil to a solution of Sodium Hydroxide will generate hydrogen gas. Highly flammable and explosive under pressure or in quantity.
Aigéad hidreaclórach	HCl	Masonry Cleaner, Muriatic acid	Hardware store; used in swimming pool maintenance, as masonry cleaner and in silverware cleaner. Percentages vary but concentrations as high as 35% can be found. Sometimes sold as "Bleaching Water" and many other alternative names. It can be made by performing electrolysis on salt water with platinum anodes and cathodes, and combining the gases away from sunlight. (Doing this in sunlight is dangerous, as an explosive reaction will occur.)
Aigéad hidreafluarach	HF	Glass Etching Solution	Hardware store; Aluminum brightener & tire cleaner Fine art supply; for etching glass. Grocery; under various brand names as a rust remover. Car dealership; professional grade tire cleaning solutions are typically more concentrated. Must be stored in polyethylene or Teflon containers. Recommended to keep Calcium gluconate gel on hand in case of an accidental spill. Highly toxic and dangerous
Aigéad hipeaclórúil	HClO	Laundry Bleach	Grocery store.
Hidreacuineon	C6H6O2	—	Photography store catering to the at-home darkroom crowd.
Sárocsaíd hidrigine	H2O2	Sárocsaíd	Hydrogen peroxide antiseptic (3%)or even (6%) is available from the drug store. Clairoxide hair bleach by Clairol is much more concentrated (12%) and is available from beauty supply stores. Concentrations as high as 35% may be available at health food stores and natural medicine stores as a source of "natural oxygen". Swimming pool and spa suppliers often carry concentrations as high as 27% but these usually contain preservatives/stabilizers. Note: Do not heat. Do not store in metal containers.
Iaidín	I2	Iaidín	Tincture of iodine, a topical antiseptic used for treating wounds, is a solution of iodine dissolved in ethyl alcohol. It is available at most drug stores. Available from camping stores as crystals for sterilizing water. Crystal Iodine can also be synthesized from Potassium Iodide as radiation pills, utilizing laboratory methods. Certain laboratory methods can be considerably hazardous. Iodine is illicitly used in the production of methamphetamine, making iodine somewhat difficult to obtain. In the United States, it is illegal to sell, purchase, transport, or possess iodine with the knowledge or intention of its use for producing methamphetamine. Small quantities, such as those used in chemistry experiments such as the Briggs–Rauscher reaction, are legal to obtain and require no permits nor record-keeping.
Iarann	Fe	—	Steel wool, iron nails, iron bolts, nuts, screws are good sources of iron.
Clóiríd fheireach	FeCl3	Etching Solution	Available in solution from Radio Shack and other electronics suppliers as an etching solution for circuit boards. Also available in solution from fine art supply stores.
Ocsaíd fheireach (Iron III Oxide)	Fe2O3	Rust	Common rust. Reddish in color. Can be scraped off of rusted iron objects or purchased in a purified form as the artists pigment "Red Iron Oxide" from fine art supply stores.
ferrous ferric oxide (Iron II III Oxide)	Fe3O4	Magnetite	Used as the artists pigment "Mars Black" and can be purchased from fine art supply stores.
sulfáit iarainn (II)	FeSO4	Sulfáit fheiriúil, Sulfáit iarainn, Copperas	Available from garden supply stores as a nutrient. Also available as a mordant for pigments from stores that carry dyeing and textile supplies.
Ceirisín	CnH2n+1 (n=12–16)	Breosla eitlíochta	Lamp oil or kerosene is sold in the paint departments of most hardware stores. Also available in larger quantities from gas stations in many parts of the country.

L–N

Ainm ceimiceach	Foirmle cheimiceach	Ainm coitianta	Foinse agus cur síos! Chemical name
Aigéad lachtach	C3H6O3	Aigéad bainne	Available from grocery stores and health food stores.
Laitéis	C3H6O3	Liquid Latex Body Paint	Available from adult toy stores as a novelty item and from select hobby shops. Compositions vary in the amount of ammonia and fillers they contain. Also costume/magic shops, as liquid skin/liquid latex.
Luaidhe	Pb	—	Lead shot and lead sinkers are used by fishermen and are available at sporting goods stores, Lead shot is often sold in 25 lb(11.34 kg) bags. They may be alloyed with tin and antimony. Also lead is used for wheel balancing weights at auto garages. Lead sheeting may be obtained from stores that carry roofing supplies.
Ola rois	—	—	Used as a binder in paints and as a finish for wood. Available at hardware stores and fine art supply stores. "Boiled linseed oil" contains Lead Oxide (boiled with PbO), which speeds hardening (oxidizing) on contact with oxygen.
Litiam	Li	—	Lithium can be obtained from Lithium batteries.
Maignéisiam	Mg	tosaitheoir tine	Sold in solid blocks as a fire starter in many camping and outdoor stores. Also used in the construction of metal bodied pencil sharpeners made by the company "KUM" of Germany.
Carbónáit mhaignéisiam	MgCO3	Athlete's chalk	Often sold as a powder in sporting goods stores for gymnastics, weightlifting, and climbing to help keep hands dry. Sometimes it is combined with calcium carbonate in this use. Available in tablet form as an antacid. Some antacids are pure while others are blended with calcium carbonate.
Hiodrocsaíd mhaignéisiam	Mg(OH)2	Milk of Magnesia	Milk of Magnesia is an antacid used to settle sour (acidic) stomachs. Some antacid tablets also contain magnesium hydroxide.
Sileacáit mhaignéisiam	Mg3Si4O10(OH)2	Talc	Talcum powder comes from talc, the softest of all minerals, and is used as a dusting powder for babies. It is available in the body care section of the drug store.
Sulfáit mhaignéisiam	MgSO47H2O	Salann Epsom	Drug store; epsom salt is sold as a laxative or as an anti-inflammatory soak. Also available as a chemical for photographic development.
Clóiríd mhaignéisiam	MgCl2	Nigari or Lushui	Asian markets; Nigari, as it's called in Japan, or Lushui, as it's called in China. Used to make tofu from soy milk.
Dé-ocsaíd mhangainéise	MnO2	Pirealúisít	Hardware store; available as the black powder in unused alkaline or carbon-zinc batteries. By extensively washing this powder in distilled water you can remove the embedded Zinc Chloride solution.
mearcair	Hg	airgead beo	Becoming difficult to find due to fears of toxicity and environmental contamination. Old mercury switches can be found in many thermostats. Old-style thermometers contain mercury. Fluorescent light tubes contain a small amount of mercury though it can be difficult to extract. Specialty occult stores may carry it as quicksilver. "Ben-Wha" balls at sex toy shops.
Meatán	CH4	Gás nádúrtha	Gas line in many homes.
Meatánól	CH3OH	Alcól meitile	Methanol is sold as a solvent in paint supply stores under the names "wood alcohol" or "methyl alcohol". Available from automotive supply as a gasoline line anti-freeze.
Céatón meitile eitile	CH3COC2H5	MEK	Available from most hardware stores as a solvent.
methyl ethyl ketone peroxide	C8H16O4	MEKP	Available in dilute solution from hardware and boating supply stores as a catalyst for the polymerization of polyester resins.
Éatón iseabúitile meitile	CH3COCH2CH(CH3)2	MIBK	Available from many hardware stores as a solvent.
Gorm meitiléine	C16H18ClN3S	Methidote	Methylene blue (Methidote antiseptic) is used to treat small injured fish and is available at pet stores.
Clóiríd meitiléine	CH2Cl2	déchlóraimeatán	Used as a solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover, it is available from hardware, automotive, and sometimes craft stores. Purity of commercial products can approach 90% with the remainder being composed of alcohols and petroleum distillates. Common brands include "Champion Paint Off", many choke and valve cleaners, and Klean Strip Graffiti Remover.
Salaicioláit mheitile	C6H4(OH)COOCH3	Oil of Wintergreen	Drug store
Ola mhianrach	complex mixture of hydrocarbons	—	Mineral oil is sold in drug stores as an emollient. Some baby oils are essentially mineral oil and fragrance.
Glútamáit mhonasóidiam	C5H8NO4Na	"味精, MSG"	Widely used as a condiment in many parts of Asia. Can be purchased from Chinese or Japanese grocery stores. Also easily acquired in many supermarkets as a "flavor enhancer".
Naftailéin	C10H8	moth balls	Hardware store, grocery store. NB: Mothballs may also be made of (para)dichlorobenzene (1,4-dichlorobenzene)
Nicil	Ni	—	Pre-1985 Canadian nickels are made of nickel. Note: American "nickels" are composed of 25% nickel and 75% copper. Nickel is often used as a welding filler material, and 1/16–1/8" Ni wire is often available at welding supply stores. "Silver" center of Euro coins is pure Nickel.
Nítrigin	N2	Nítrigin leachtach	Hospital, laboratory, university, welding supply house, and industrial gas supplier can all provide liquid or gaseous nitrogen.
Ocsaíd nítriúil	N2O	gás inchoipthe, gás gáire	Whipped cream canisters from the grocery store. Or in larger canisters from commercial restaurant supply houses. When packaged for automotive use it is usually contaminated with hydrogen sulfide to discourage inhalation. Industrial (welding supply) Nitrous Oxide contains NO and NO2 (can be removed with moist steel wool)which makes Nitric acid in your lungs so use with good ventilation. (Heating Ammonium Nitrate generates an industrial grade of Nitrous Oxide at the risk of explosion.)

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Ainm ceimiceach	Foirmle cheimiceach	Ainm coitianta	Foinse agus cur síos! Chemical name
Aigéad ocsalach	C2H2O4	easbhainteoir meirge, púdar tuartha neamhchlóiríneach	Siopaí grósaera, drugaí, crua-earraí. "Bar Keeper's Friend" "Prestone Heavy Duty Cooling System Cleaner" may contain up to 98% oxalic acid with handful of trace impurities.
ocsaigin	O2	—	Portable welding oxygen tanks are available at welding shops and some hardware stores. Can be generated in small quantities from the electrolysis of water.
parai-déchlóraibeinséin	C6H4Cl2	calóga leamhan, criostail leamhan	Siopa Crua-earraí nó grósaera.
pairifín	CnH2n+2 (n>19)	—	Unless otherwise labeled, candle wax is made of paraffin. Some grocery stores sell paraffin as a sealant for home canning. Many arts and crafts stores sell paraffin for at-home candle makers. "Vaseline" brand is also paraffin, albeit with molecules that are slightly shorter.
Feanól	C6H5OH	—	Phenol can be found in small amounts (~1–2%) in analgesic sore throat spray.
Feanóltailéin	C20H14O4	—	Magic shops might carry it as a pinkish disappearing ink. Blue disappearing ink is not phenolphthalein but thymolphthalein. Difficult to find outside of chemical supply.
dearg feanóil	C19H19SO5	phenolsulfonephthalein	Used as a pH tester for swimming pools. Available at swimming pool supply stores.
Aigéad fosfarach	H3PO4	pH Down	Some pH reducers (available at pet stores) used in fish tanks are simply dilute solutions (up to 30%) of phosphoric acid. Also available in gel form at hardware stores as a rust remover. "Naval Jelly" in a spray bottle at hardware stores. Also used as a solder flux.
Polaistiréin	—	roisín teilge (casting resin)	Hobby shop
cúr polaistiréin	—	Mountains in Minutes	Hobby shop, hardware, or building supply store.
Sulfáit photaisiam alúmanaim	KAl(SO4)2·12H2O	Alúm, Sulfáit alúmanaim photaisiam	It is used as an astringent to shrink mucous membranes. Some styptic pencils use it in their formulation. Often sold as a deodorant stone at natural health stores. Also available as a mordant for clothing dyes (RIT brand and others).
Bróimíd photaisiam	KHC4H4O6	Gealtartar	Cream of Tartar is available at the grocery store and is used to stabilize delicate foods like meringue toppings and other baked egg-white products.
Carbónáit photaisiam	K2CO3	Potais	Available at some garden supply and agricultural stores.
Bróimíd photaisiam	KBr	—	Siopa grianghrafadóireachta ag freastal ar an slua an tseomra dhorcha bhaile.
clóiríd photaisiam	KCl	Leasshalann (Salt substitute)	Available as a salt substitute by people who must limit their sodium intake, and is available at most supermarkets. Also available in larger, though slightly less pure, quantities as a road salt de-icer.
Sulfáit photaisiam chróimiam	KCr(SO4)2·12H20	Alúm photaisiam chróimiam	Photography store catering to the at-home darkroom crowd.
Déchrómáit photaisiam	K2Cr2O7	—	Photography store catering to the at-home darkroom crowd. Also used as a mordant ("Chrome Mordant") for textiles and may be available at a dyeing and fabric store.
Iarann potaisiam (ii) heicsicianaifearáit(iii)	KFe[Fe(CN)6]	potassium iron ferricyanide, potassium ferroferricyanide	Mrs. Stewart's liquid laundry bluing is used to whiten clothes and may be found in the detergents section of the supermarket.
Hiodrocsaíd photaisiam	KOH	Potais loiscneach	Available at some ceramic supply houses and from arts and crafts stores for soap making. Difficult to find. May be the active ingredient in some drain cleaning solutions. Kodak SII Activator is 10% Potassium Hydroxide with various sulfites and bromides in the mixture. Veterinary supply houses may carry it for dissolving hair and horns in animals.
Iaidíd photaisiam	KI	Piollairí radaíochta	Available sometimes as a photographic development chemical. Also from outdoor/survivalist stores in pill form to avoid the uptake of radioactive iodine during a nuclear accident.
Meiti-dhéshuilfít photaisiam	K2S3O5	Táibléid Champden	Used as a sterilizing agent in winemaking and brewing processes. Sold as tablets which may be pure, blended with sodium metabisulfite, or contain only sodium metabisulfite.
Níotráit photaisiam	KNO3	Sailpítear, sailpítear	Supermarket; saltpeter or quick salt is used to cure home-made sausages and corned beef. May be available at independent butcher shops. Agriculture and gardening stores; fertilizer, tree stump remover and root killer.
Sármhanganáit photaisiam	KMnO4	Clearwater	Clearwater is a solution of approximately 50% potassium permanganate and is used to remove odors and cloudiness from water to be used in aquariums and garden ponds. Also used to treat diseases in fish. Used as ~98% pure powder for treatment of hard well water in water softeners. Potassium Permanganate in a dilute solution form can also be found in certain fish water additive sometimes labelled as "Gill, Fungus, Parasite's Special", One sure way to test is to put some onto your skin and leave it there for a while, then see if there's a brownish coloration/stain. The color of the solution is colored as normal permanganate in solution.
tartráit sóidiam potaisiam	NaKC4H4O6 * 4H2O	Rochelle salt	Drug store
Própán	C3H8	—	Gas barbecue fuel is generally made of propane and is available at many gasoline stations or picnic supply stores.
2-própánól	CH3CHOHCH3	Alcól cuimilte (alcól cuimilte)	Tuaslagán tiubhaithe de 2-própánól agus féadfar is ea alcól cuimilte (alcól iseapróipileach) ar féidir a bheith ar fáil sa chuid is mó de na siopa poitigéara. Coimeádann an tOllmhargadh Safeway an cineál atá 99% íon.

S

Ainm ceimiceach	Foirmle cheimiceach	Ainm coitianta	Foinse agus cur síos! Chemical name
Cairbíd sileacain	SiC	Carbaram	This hard, abrasive powder is often found sorted by particle size for use in sandblasting and industrial supply houses.
dé-ocsaíd sileacain	SiO2	Gaineamh, Silice	Quartz sand is relatively pure silicon dioxide and is available at many building supply stores and also aquarium shops. Often found sorted by particle size for use in sandblasting. Micrometre sized particles are used as a filler in rubbers, plastics, and mold making materials and may be available in hobby shops as Min-u-Sil brand. Available in a porous, amorphous form as the silica desiccant packets found in many sealed food envelopes, electronics boxes, and other packaging. New desiccant packets are often available from local photography stores which cater to the at-home darkroom crowd. Non-porous amorphous silica is industrially known as Cab-o-Sil. Fairly pure quartz (silica) crystal can be found as one of the rock varieties in many "fill your bag with treasure" stands at tourist-oriented gift shops.Teimpléad:Citation needed
Airgead	Ag	—	Older non-clad American dimes, quarters, half dollars and silver dollars are 90% silver and 10% copper. Pure silver coins and bullion can be obtained from local coin shops, often at bullion value.
Aicéatáit shóidiam	NaC2H3O2	Téitheoir láimhe	Main ingredient in hand-warmers that are available at sporting goods stores. Can also be made through the reaction of baking soda and vinegar.
Bóráit sóidiam	Na2B4O710H2O	—	The water can be driven off of grocery store Borax by heating to 200C to create pure sodium borate (although it will begin absorbing atmospheric moisture again when cooled and left in the open).
Décharbónáit sóidiam	NaHCO3	Sóid aráin, (Bicarbonate of Soda)	Grocery baking section; "single action baking soda" NB: Baking soda is pure sodium bicarbonate, but baking powder has other ingredients, such as potassium tartrate and sodium monophosphate. Double action baking powder contains single action baking powder, a 'high temperature acid', and corn starch.
fosfáit déshóidiam	Na2HPO4	pH Down	Found at pet stores and used to lower the pH of aquarium water.
Déshulfáit sóidiam	NaHSO4	pH Down	Pool supply store. Crystal Vanish drain cleaner.
Bróimíd sóidiam	NaBr	Hot Tub Salt	Pool supply store
Carbónáit sóidiam	Na2CO3	Washing soda, soda ash	Grocery; "Arm & Hammer" Cloth, art stores; Washing soda is used to treat wool fibers. Pool supply; used to raise pH (increasing alkalinity) under brand names such as PH Up and PH Plus. Can easily be made by baking Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) at 350 degrees.
Clóráit sóidiam	NaClO3	—	Available from gardening and agricultural stores. This herbicide is toxic to all green plants and, as such, is becoming less available as more selective herbicides some onto the market. Some brand names are Atlacide, Defol, Drop-Leaf, and Tumbleaf. Read product labeling to deduce the particular purity of any of these brands.
Clóiríd sóidiam	NaCl	Salann	Grocery; Table salt used in cooking is sodium chloride, usually with anti-caking agents such as magnesium carbonate. "Iodized salt" contains traces of sodium iodide. Uniodized salt is available and is often explicitly labeled as such. Kosher salt, canning or pickling salt, or other large crystal salt is generally more pure. Water supply; For large quantities, uniodized sodium chloride can be obtained inexpensively from water softener suppliers.
Fluairíd sóidiam	NaF	—	Used in toothpastes and mouthwashes to prevent cavities. Difficult to obtain in pure form. Most dental solutions contain a laundry list of inert ingredients to provide coloring, flavor, foaming, and other aesthetic properties.
sodium hexametaphosphate	(NaPO3)6	Sodium polymetaphosphate, Calgon water softener	This water softener, surfactant and detergent is the primary ingredient in Calgon water softener. It is available at the grocery and hardware store. It is also known by other names including: glassy sodium, Graham's Salt, and hexasodium salt.
Hiodrocsaíd sóidiam	NaOH	Buac, Sóid loiscneach	Grocery, hardware; Known also as caustic soda and lye, sodium hydroxide is used in many commercial drain cleaners/openers. Ex: Rooto Drain Opener (100% Pure), Drano (not 100% pure), Roebic Crystal Drain Opener NB: Keep out of eyes
Hipeaclóirít sóidiam	NaClO	Tuar	Household bleach is generally a 5% solution of sodium hypochlorite.
Níotráit sóidiam	NaNO3	Sailpítear Sileach	Garden supply store
Sóidiam mheiti-dhéshuilfíte	Na2S2O5	Campden tablets	Used as a sterilizing agent in winemaking and brewing processes. Sold as tablets which may be pure, blended with potassium metabisulfite, or contain only potassium metabisulfite.
Sárcharbónáit sóidiam	2Na2CO3·3H2O2	carbónáit sóidiam	A combination of sodium carbonate and hydrogen peroxide in solution, this is often sold as a wood bleach for use on decks and outdoor wood furniture. Available at many hardware and home improvement stores. Sometimes referred to as "oxygenated bleach".
Fosfáit sóidiam	Na3PO4	Fosfáit tríshóidiam	Fosfáit tríshóidiam, commonly known as TSP, is available at hardware stores and is used to clean walls prior to painting.
Sileacáit sóidiam	Na2SiO3, Na2Si3O7	uisceghloine, egg preserver, magic rocks	Can be found at some hardware stores and drug stores. Available from ceramic suppliers as a flocculent in clay slip casting. Non-phosphate TSP substitute. Liquid sold with "muffler bandage" at auto stores.
Suilfít sóidiam	Na2SO3	—	Photography store catering to the at-home darkroom crowd.
Suilfáit sóidiam	Na2SO4	—	Photography store catering to the at-home darkroom crowd.
Teitreabóráit sóidiam deacaihiodráite	Na2B4O710H2O	Bórás	Market, drug store; Borax, such as Twenty-Mule-Team Borax Laundry Booster.
Tiasulfáit sóidiam	Na2S2O3	Hypo	Photographer's hypo is used in photograph development and is available at photography supply stores. Also available from pet shops as a de-chlorination additive to fish water.
Aigéad stéarach	C17H35CO2H	cruaiteoir coinnle	Some arts and crafts stores will carry this item. It is used by do-it-yourself candle makers.
Cruach	Fe alloyed with C and depending on type, possibly also Ni, B, V, Cr among others	Sreang ghalbhánaithe, nail (fasteners), stainless steel, ball bearings, steel wool	Steel, although commonly used in industry and construction, is often unavailable in pure form (other than a few types such of mild steel, galvanised steel, stainless steel and carbon steel that are used for amateur metalworking) to amateur scientists. Otherwise, they will have to make do with galvanised or stainless steel materials such as nails, screws, tools, cutlery, steel wool, ball bearings, steel girders and steel wire. Due to the variety of steel types, carbon content will widely vary and can contain many other elements such as Nickel, Vanadium, Chromium, Silicon, Boron, Zinc, Aluminium, Titanium, Manganese, Tungsten; these alloys all have different names and are sporadically available in different areas and retailers. Steel of various types can also be plated with Zinc or Tin to prevent corrosion or Gold to make it look precious
Siúcrós	C12H22O11	Siúcra	Grocery; Table sugar is available in large or small bags and in a variety of particle sizes. It is made from sugar beets and sugarcane.
sulfar	S	—	Flowers of sulfur are sold at some garden stores to treat certain plant diseases. Found at most Home Depot stores as "Organic Garden sulfur". Also available at many drug stores.
Aigéad sulfarach	H2SO4	vitrial, ola vitril	Hardware store; battery acid. May also be obtained at some auto supply stores. Plumbing supply; buffered solutions available: "Pro Liquid Drain Cleaner" Pet supply; dilute aqueous solution is used to lower the pH in aquariums.

T–Z

Ainm ceimiceach	Foirmle cheimiceach	Ainm coitianta	Foinse agus cur síos! Chemical name
aigéad tainneach	C76H52O46	tainnin	Arts and crafts store in the dyes and fabric section. Some photography stores and drug stores may carry it.
Aigéad tartarach	C4H6O6	wine preservative	Sold in wine-making supply stores and sometimes in the grocery store.
Teitreaclóireitéin	C2Cl4	Teitreaclóireitéin	The most common solvent for dry cleaning, it is available in aerosol form from hardware, auto supply, and home improvement stores. Brands like "Lectra Motive Auto Care" and "Gummout Professional Brake Parts Cleaner" contain as much as 99% with methylene chloride as the only major contaminant.
Tíomóltailéin	C28H30O4	disappearing ink	It is the blue disappearing ink available at magic supply stores.
dé-ocsaíd tiotáiniam	TiO2	Bán tíotáiniam	Available as a fine powder for use as a pure white pigment from fine art supply stores.
1,1,1 tríchlóireatán	CCl3CH3	sreabhán glantacháin, díbhealaitheoir	siopa crua-earraí
1,1,1,2 teitreafluaireatán	CF3CH2F	—	Most "canned air" products contain this gas under pressure. Read the labels as some contain other solvents.
Tia-úiré	CS(NH2)2	Tiacarbaimíd	Many silver cleaning products including Hagerty and Tarn-X contain thiourea as the only active ingredient. Other brands may use other active compounds in combination.
[Tolúéin]]	C6H5CH3	Meitilbeinséin, caolaitheoir ceallalósach	Available from most hardware stores as a solvent.
Tríchlóireitiléin	CHClCCl2	Tríchlóireitiléin	Available as a fairly pure aerosol from hardware and auto supply stores. Brand names include "Lectra Clean" and "Trouble Free Rust Buster".
Tungsten	W	—	The filament in incandescent light bulbs is made of tungsten. Also, small tungsten rods are available at welding supply stores. They are sold as TIG electrodes, and they commonly come in 1/16, 3/32, and 1/8" diameters. Request pure tungsten, as they also come alloyed with 2% Thorium, Lanthanum and other elements. Lead free fishing sinkers are sometimes tungsten.
Tuirpintín	—	—	Available at hardware stores and fine art supply stores.
Úiré	H2NCONH2	ice melter, fertilizer, carbamide	Available at some hardware stores and at garden supply stores. "Bonide Azalea" fertilizer is 99% urea.
uisce	H2O	—	Distilled (pure) water, is available in most grocery stores. This and "deionized" water are sufficient for most chemical reactions. "Spring water" or "tap water" have numerous minerals in solution. For certain, extremely sensitive experiments, contamination from plasticizers in the bottle may affect your reactions.
Xiléin	C8H10	Démheitilbeinséin	Available at hardware stores, paint stores, and fine art supply stores.
Sinc	Zn	Sinc	Recent American pennies are 95% zinc with a 5% copper coating Cent (United States coin). Galvanized coating on steel. Inside of carbon-zinc batteries. Found in some hardware stores as "moss strip" for rooftop. The case of carbon-zinc batteries is zinc. "Galvanizing paint" contains powdered Zinc in paint, separate with paint thinner. Pure zinc sacrificial electrodes are available at marine supply stores.
Clóiríd since	ZnClf + H2O	Tinner's Fluid, "killed acid"	Hardware store; used for cleaning copper. Can be created by dissolving a small amount of zinc in hydrochloric acid.
Ocsaíd since	ZnO	pompholyx	Found in opaque sunscreens for its UV opacity. "Chinese White" fine arts pigment is very pure.
Sulfáit since	ZnSO4	Sulfáit since	“Nimh chaonaigh" le húsáid ar dhíonta agus ar choincréit. (Bainterar leas as sulfáit amóiniam fheiriúi ar thalamh féaraigh le haghaidh caonaigh a mharú.)