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Question about methanol and KNO3 ??

lawabidingcitizen - 29-10-2012 at 13:32

Why do compounds dissolve easier in methanol when it is saturated with KNO3 ??

Hexavalent - 29-10-2012 at 13:52

Where did you find this idea? And what compounds are you referring to?

lawabidingcitizen - 29-10-2012 at 14:01

http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/19911209014.html

Any insight would be appreciated. I assume it is to increase solubility but I could be wrong?? If not, why is it used in this extraction. I have no interest in preforming anything in the article, im just interested in the role KNO3 plays, and why it is effective. Thanks :)

lawabidingcitizen - 29-10-2012 at 17:48

Solo, Bot0nist I need ur help guise.. cmon