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Can I use a mechanical pipette to transfer strong acid?
I am an undergraduate student majoring in physics. I am looking for the best method to accurately measure the volume of strong acids like hydrobromic $(w(\ce{HBr(aq)}) = 48\,\%)$ and hydroiodic $(w(\...
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Highly concentrated NaOH solution at high temperature vs borosilicate glassware and cellulose?
I've read here on stack-exchange that NaOH will react with glass through the following reaction:
4 NaOH + SiO2 ⤑ Na4SiO4 + 2 H2O
I would like to briefly heat a highly concentrated NaOH solution to ...
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What kind of metal drums are used to store Hydrochloric Acid?
I would expect Hydrochloric Acid to be stored exclusively in glass or plastic containers, but I was surprised to find Honeywell offers it for sale in 30Kg metal drums (Link).
I think Hydrochloric ...
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How do I open volumetric flask with with 1M HCl? [duplicate]
I have two volumetric flasks with ground glass stopper, and I have 1M HCl inside each of them. I can't open either, stopper is "glued" to the flask somehow. Potentially by hydrochloric acid. Or maybe ...
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How to test acid-base reactions under pressure?
I am trying to test chemical reactions, more specifically reactions between an acid and a base, at different levels of pressure.
I would like to know if there is some kind of equipment I can get that ...
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