Author Topic: Tech grade HBr in GAA turned dark  (Read 1914 times)

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endo1

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Tech grade HBr in GAA turned dark
« on: October 17, 2003, 12:53:00 PM »
Any reason why a Tech grade 33% HBr in GAA from a professional well known supplier would be ummm... black? Can it be stored OK for a few months at room temp? It might have gotten a little warm in storage over the summer.... Is it still useable?

Rhodium

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Decolorizing suggestion
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2003, 02:48:00 AM »
I assume that bromine has formed by some kind of oxidation or by UV-irradiation (sunlight). Add some hypophosphorous acid to the solution and stir for a day, and hopefully the color will be gone. Then store the decolorized acid dark and cool.