Separation of organic mixtures

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labman
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Separation of organic mixtures

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Hi All,
One of our classes is doing "separation of organic mixtures" using a mixture of three methyl butan-1-ol and benzoic acid. There was already enough of the mixture in the flammables store for them to use(made up by previous labbie)but when I need to make more, is it a particular volume of either, or maybe a 50/50 mix? Any suggestions appreciated.
Cheers,
Lisa
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Re: Separation of organic mixtures

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Hi Lisa,

A mixture of a 50/50 ratio will be suffice. this allows you to at least have a volume that is easily worked with.

Hope this helps,

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Robb.....
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Re: Separation of organic mixtures

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Hi Robb,
Thanks for clarifying that for me. I'd rather ask and get it right, than get it wrong and be wasteful, or dangerous!
Cheers,
Lisa
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