StJohn
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NaBH4
Why would one add NaOH to a solution of NaBH4?
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UnintentionalChaos
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_borohydride
Read.
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Hexavalent
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Can anyone suggest a non-specialist source for this chemical?
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mnick12
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I know of few places, but it depends where you live.
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Hohenheim
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There is Grainger, if you have the resources to spend a few extra bucks over normal price. Grainger accounts can be had pretty easily; 25g. increments
can be purchased under the $100 dollar mandatory reporting limit. You don't want some inquisitive DEA agents hassling you, right? (I say this because
NaBH4 is a common reducing agent used in drug manufacture; you wouldn't, so no worries, eh?)
To be honest, though, they don't have a vested interest in anyone so small-time. 25 grams? Buy away!
If this shouldn't be mentioned, I apologize... Just helping out a fellow chemist.
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AirCowPeaCock
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Aqueous NaOH and NaBH4. If I'm not wrong, the NaOH prevents the NaBH4 from reacting with the water--that's all.
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mr.crow
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That's a spam account (ShareeLane). Reported
NaBH4 has 4 hydrides and a low molecular weight so a little goes a long way.
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