This has been discussed to great extent !
By this method, you cannot effectively reduce
'pseudo-E HCL' or 'FreeBase pseudo-E'
You must first halogenate the pseudo-E !
- this too has been discussed to the hilt
It has been deemed that the 'Chloro-' is the best choice for OTC & safety reasons. UTFSE and search CHLOROEPHEDRINE
It has also been deemed that a Co-ACID would bennefit this reduction... Ask uncle fester by PM and he knows the answer to this.
There is an OTC source of Palladium metal that would work well in your electro dream
an audio electronics connector
http://ca.geocities.com/artiedc/files/Pd.jpg (http://ca.geocities.com/artiedc/files/Pd.jpg)
good luck: this bee has tried CTH and standard hydrogenation of 'pseudo-E HCL' using Lab Grade Pd\C catalyst. The results were very poor !
peace
Post 435996 (https://www.thevespiary.org/talk/index.php?topic=7932.msg43599600#msg43599600)
(WizardX: "Lucas Reagent", Stimulants)
The reaction discussed by Wiz-X with ZnCl2 can be done in
a microwave in about 3 minutes or less, but it requires
a specially prepared microwave, ( hole in the side) and a
special microwave-insensitive vessell with the requisite plumbing (hole, tubing, and hose) to run to the outside.
Probably it could be done maybe once with a regular rubber
stopper, but they (the synthetic rubber) will quickly go
to hell with microwave irradiation.
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given the limitations you mention, you may consider
simply following Wiz-X's recipe for the route with
the CaCl2, but put the reagents in a simple threaded
PVC pipe nipple about 6 to 8" long, and after sealing
it up, immerse the pipe in simmering water for a few hours.
Just to be safe, put the PVC pipe in a larger steel pipe.
should be no problem with just the PVC, but safety is
paramount, right?
Anyway, follow his instructions for extracting the FB and then salt it.
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for surface prep of the Pd, you reversed the current, right?
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try gently wire brushing the surface first: if it does not turn black don't worry about it.
At 12V you get 500 MA off 3 square inches?? something is wrong.. the resistance is too high..??
your english is fine. ":<)
Atome: Have a read of these XFiles, and then I'll see how I can help you?
http://www.angelfire.com/scifi/WizardX/X1/x1.html (http://www.angelfire.com/scifi/WizardX/X1/x1.html)
Electrochemical Catalytic Reduction of Ephedrine.
Electrochemical Reduction of Halo-Ephedrine.