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Electrolysis of NaCl in glycerol
I found that NaCl is soluble in glycerol. Can I do electrolysis in solution of glycerol and NaCl to make elemental sodium?
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No.
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Na metal reacts vigorously with alcohols, such as glycerol, to form alkoxides, with evolution of H2.
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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
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Once again - Use A Fucking Search Engine, there's really no need to strart new threads on an old topic
http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/viewthread.php?tid=2105&a...
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