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Title: drying agents Q
Post by: abcc on October 24, 2006, 11:01:59 PM

which one of the following drying agents is better???
anhydrous MgSO4 , anhydrous Na2SO4 , KOH
Give a brief comment~
thx  :)

Title: Re: drying agents Q
Post by: GSR on October 25, 2006, 01:09:12 AM

Hi,
it depends on what solvent you are using, I prefer anhydrous Na2SO4 over MgSO4 and KOH in general.

cheers
GSR

Title: Re: drying agents Q
Post by: abcc on October 25, 2006, 01:58:54 AM

THXQ ;D