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Sulfur dioxide testing

DalisAndy - 13-10-2015 at 12:57

Would using a potassium permanganate soaked stop of paper work as a testing strip for sulfur dioxide. Or is their a less toxic and dangerous way to test for sulfur dioxide. I know potassium dichromate is usually use for that, but I would prefer to use something less carcinogenic

Upsilon - 13-10-2015 at 13:58

Double post much?

aga - 13-10-2015 at 14:09

Chemistry is Inherrently Dangerous.

If carcinogenicity is a problem, re-examine the route or the tollerable risks and certainly the waste disposal strategy.

Following Standard safety procedures means you'll generally be fine.

Safe Disposal of Waste generally means you wlll not kill your neighbours, and they will not kill you for poisoning their soil.

UC235 - 13-10-2015 at 14:27

Potassium permanganate will oxidize the paper and give a positive result by itself.