luminouspath
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Reflux/gas adapter question
Hi there, quick question about reflux condenser setups. Is it necessary to put a gas adapter on top of the condensor or will this allow the solvents
in my reaction to escape?
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chemcam
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What do you mean? Your solvent should not reach the top of the condenser during reflux, if it does you need to use a longer one.
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luminouspath
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I think you've answered my question. If thats the case should be okay to just leave the top of the condensor open. Thanks!
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Absolutely. Providing that the condenser is cold and long enough, no solvent should escape out the top of it, and sealing the system whilst heating is
very dangerous indeed.
"Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill
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