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[*] posted on 11-8-2019 at 08:08
How to separate Na metal from Mg / MgO leftovers


The reaction of NaOH (drain cleaner) with Mg metal powder is very vigorous, so I do it in a metal container.

But afterwards, the leftover contains Na metal, but mixed with Mg and MgO.
I heated it to 200 C (well above Na melting point of 97 C) under oil, but could not separate it.
How can I separate this ?



[Edited on 2019-8-11 by metalresearcher]

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[*] posted on 11-8-2019 at 08:16


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