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Methylene blue

SAM4CH - 28-2-2006 at 13:21

I got methylene blue powder, I need it for indication perchlorate in aqueous solution, what is the suitable solvent for this to be similar to the methylene blue solution in chemical store.

joeflsts - 28-2-2006 at 17:15

Typically 0.5 to 1.0% w/v solutions of methylene blue in an alcohol / water solution

Joe

SAM4CH - 1-3-2006 at 08:00

What about alcohol/water ratio in typical indicator?!

Douchermann - 4-3-2006 at 09:43

Plain old water will work. This also makes a good biological stain. 1% like joe said will work but be warned as this will stain anything it comes in contact with. I've even had it stain some glass slides permanantly before.