coolguy32 said he had a dream where he planned on using phosphoric acid in place of rp in his rxn. he was concerned about safety since the acid will react quickly with the e and I2. What is the safest way to avoid a potential problem when dreaming of this method? He searched it but is interested in more info. to be as safe as possible. He will be reasearching for at least another month before his dream takes place.

Choose the material of the container very carefully, Phosphoric acid is Extremely Corrisive. Also fumes may be a problem, find a MSDS sheet for it, much useful information can be found on them.

Phosphoric acid is fairly safe, read the ingredients on a bottle of pop.

Mixing phosphoric acid with iodine will be a total waste, no reduction will take place.

You can make HI by distilling phosphoric and an iodiDE



Fuck HI, HYPO owns

Like sleepy says, phosphoric can't be used directly as a reducing acid. The second part is also true. You can use it to make the required acid, but it is a bit hazardous and a working knowledge of intermediate lab technique is needed. Phosphorous acid as high purity flakes will work directly. Find some and send them to me and I'll tell you how to do it.

[This message has been edited by gottagogo (edited 09-13-2003).]

Hypophosphorus acid, I believe, is another alternative to RP. Check rhodium.

thanks guys. some dumbshit used the wrong term. guess i'll learn about the above mentioned distilling...once again thanx