I usually have heard ammonium chloride is used in place of the sodium chloride. I guess you may be able to use different variable metals/compounds ions because as far as i am concerned, nowhere in the reaction does the metal ion react...or does it?
Actually no, it mainly consist of nitrogen, ammonium compound, zinc compound vapour. It is not consider as toxic. The reason for me to use fume-cupboard is that burning metal usually produce unpleasant smell and sometimes make me dizzy.
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4 years ago on Introduction
what does the left over compund contain?can mention what all are in the product side
7 years ago on Introduction
I usually have heard ammonium chloride is used in place of the sodium chloride. I guess you may be able to use different variable metals/compounds ions because as far as i am concerned, nowhere in the reaction does the metal ion react...or does it?
8 years ago on Introduction
Will this work with other metal powders?
9 years ago on Introduction
Ah, so it wouldn't be a hazard to do outdoor demonstrations then.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
You can, but remember that themixture is very sensitive to water, so don't do it when the air is humid.
9 years ago on Introduction
is the smoke produce by this reaction very toxic?
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Actually no, it mainly consist of nitrogen, ammonium compound, zinc compound vapour. It is not consider as toxic. The reason for me to use fume-cupboard is that burning metal usually produce unpleasant smell and sometimes make me dizzy.