Dj -
Thanks for lookin in :)
Aight.. so basically SWIM ran the reflux @ around 72 C on med. stirr overnight at around a drop or so every 2-3 seconds. SWIM noticed that #8 stirr setting seemed ideal (very light foaming in rxn flask). Lower then that and nothing happend, higher - and stirr seemed too strong (no foaming at all). SWIM saw why pre-stirring was important. This shit is really really hard to disolve and even after the 10 hour or so of total rxn time, there was still a tiny bit of shit left undissolved.
Anyhow.. SWIM is planning to invest in a respirator. The 3M-7000s model seems to provide excellent overall protection (http://www.websoft-solutions.net/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3M7000S (http://www.websoft-solutions.net/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3M7000S)
) and the price, while somewhat steep, is still bearable (lol.. especially after you've fucking FELT the alternative! lol). SWIM's gonna try to filter, wash & distill @ an "undisclosed secure location" later - results being posted as shit moves along (provided wireless isp coverage).
Quick questions:
1. I know I read somewhere that someone figured some washes could be skipped. I vaguely remember that it might've been talking about HCl washes. If that can be skipped I'd love to know about it!
2. Is HCl dangerous/hazardous? SWIM would be working with 31% HCl to make the working solution. Wondering (in advance this time) if there are any precautions or things SWIM should know about when working with HCl (or any of the other wash crap for that matter)
3. Last but not least, SWIM was wondering if anyone knows of a website or something where HOW TO DO WASHES is explained? I have zubrik's book. It's vague on this.. luv the jokes, but more matter-of-fact content would be nice.
that's it - Thanks for looking out for Neo!
Peace out Y'all -