TimApple
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Cleaning a florence flask
There is some (inorganic) crust on the side of my florence flask. I cant reach it with a brush and it should be aluminum salts. Any ideas on how to
get it out?
Thanks, Tim
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Deathunter88
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Use a strong acid like HCl, which will easily dissolve the built up salts.
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You can also add soapy water and a handful of rock salt, then shake vigorously to scour the sides.
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Heptylene
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Put table sald inside the flask and shake it around. Salt is soft and won't scratch the glass but will scrub off dirt.
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Quote: Originally posted by Heptylene  | | Put table sald inside the flask and shake it around. Salt is soft and won't scratch the glass but will scrub off dirt. |
+1 on this...assuming 'sald' = 'salt' 
I've done similar a couple of times.
CAUTION : Hobby Chemist, not Professional or even Amateur
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