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Is there a better way for filtration of liquid tin?
Here is part of my idea for removing an excess of tin from an alloy:
The alloy will be necessary for further experiment, it has not been characterized yet, AFAIK. I believe it will contain robust ...
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What is this gel byproduct of acetylsalicylic acid recrystallization?
I did a very simple acetylsalicylic acid synthesis from salicylic acid and acetic anhydride (with phosphoric acid as a catalyst). After rinsing, filtering and drying the product I dissolved it in ...
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Alternative to mercury bubbler for increasing boiling temp?
A common reaction for forming the octachlorodirhenate(III) anion is to heat tert-n-butylammonium perrhenate in benzoyl chloride at 209 ºC. If you look up the info for benzoyl chloride, one sees that ...
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Condensation of Ethylene Glycol
I'm looking to reflux a 250 mL of ethylene glycol solution. Would an Allihn condenser be suitable; if so what length?
