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On Thermokinetic Safety
So I’ve been working out a process for the last few days. Among other things the compound is a ketal and it’s synthesis is pretty simple. Ketone and diol brew in a pot of refluxing hydrocarbon and...
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The degree symbol- Do we really need to keep using it?
I had an evil thought just now as I attempt to write 2 reports simultaneously. Why do we keep using that superscripted circle in front of C (i.e., ºC) that designates “degree”? What the hell? We don’t...
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On the Merry Path of Calorimetry
I enjoy working with our RC1 reaction calorimeter. As we get more experience with thermal profiles of reactions, the utility of this instrument is made more evident. The Mettler-Toledo RC1 can be used...
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Magnesium still surprises a fellow
I have spent some time researching basic magnesium chemistry. Not anything synthetic but more safety and thermochemically related. I am not able to give a lot of particulars motivating the study, but I...
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I’ve been using a Mettler-Toledo (MT) RC1e reaction calorimeter for about 6 years. Our system came with MT’s iControl software, RTCal, and 2 feed pumps with balances. Overall it has proven its worth...
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