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The Hive => Newbee Forum => Topic started by: starlight on August 17, 2004, 02:13:00 PM

Title: stabliity of sodium methoxide
Post by: starlight on August 17, 2004, 02:13:00 PM

For storage of sodium methoxide would it be safest to make a 30% solution in methanol rather than storing the anhydrous material as a powder (spontaneous combustion on exposure to moist air is the risk being considered)

Title: Either way is fine as long as you keep air...
Post by: Barium on August 17, 2004, 02:30:00 PM

Either way is fine as long as you keep air out. It is not that flamable when stored dry. Get yourself a tank of nitrogen or argon. Those are not expensive and will provide excellent protection for your air sensitive materials.