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Electrolysis of NaCl in glycerol

Random - 15-6-2010 at 02:46

I found that NaCl is soluble in glycerol. Can I do electrolysis in solution of glycerol and NaCl to make elemental sodium?

unionised - 15-6-2010 at 03:14

No.

JohnWW - 15-6-2010 at 09:19

Na metal reacts vigorously with alcohols, such as glycerol, to form alkoxides, with evolution of H2.

bahamuth - 15-6-2010 at 16:13

I know it is off topic but you can perhaps use Propylene carbonate instead if you can acquire it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propylene_carbonate

not_important - 15-6-2010 at 20:52

Once again - Use A Fucking Search Engine, there's really no need to strart new threads on an old topic

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