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Correct KOH base

Last post 04-14-2008 01:48 PM by old300D. 4 replies.
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  • 04-13-2008 11:35 AM

    Correct KOH base

    What is the correct KOH base amount, there seems to be a bit of debate in the various threads? I'm using 90% pure.

    Cape Town, South Africa
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  • 04-13-2008 05:25 PM In reply to

    Re: Correct KOH base

    The correct base amount for 90% KOH would be 7.8g./L.

    I't's easier to use 8g./L.  KOH is more forgiving than NAOH if you over shoot the amount.

    Bob

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  • 04-14-2008 12:56 AM In reply to

    Re: Correct KOH base

    It seems to work better at 9 g/liter actually. 

  • 04-14-2008 01:14 AM In reply to

    Re: Correct KOH base

    Many thanks Mark & Bob - much appreciated. I guess that explains why I get a good deal of precipitate when doing the 3/27 test, I used 5.6g/l which I think I got from journeytoforever. Is it possible to reprocess this batch to get a more complete reaction?

     

    Cape Town, South Africa
  • 04-14-2008 01:48 PM In reply to

    Re: Correct KOH base

    I used to use 7 grams before I was using the 3/27 test.  I had to increase it to 8.5 grams to pass 3/27, using approximately the same amount of methanol (22%). 

    This comment has been crossposted at AT&T: 611 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA -- Room 641A.

    '05 Liberty
    '83 240D
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