that's hydrogenators, the people, not hydrogenators, the machines.
this is a general call for ideas... what are people using for a reaction vessel when they hydrogenate? what are the requirements? ability to withstand operating pressure of 60 psi, obviously. is stainless steel a requirement? are BBQ propane tanks suitable? how about used aluminum gas canisters like D and E size oxygen tanks? or a good old 3L 1N heavy walled RBF?
also, i seem to recall brass is not suitable for the valves and fittings because of cupric poisioning of the catalyst. is this correct? though most regulators are brass, so is this acceptable as there isn't much of an alternative?
who here is a fan of hydrogenation, specifically of MDP2P?
thanks for listening.
my mouth tastes like burning.