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What is difference between anhydrous and dried basis?

1. anhydrous means : Means remove the water content & solvent free value calculated in the assay. 2. On dry base : Means remove the loss on dry & solvent free value calculated in the assay


What is anhydrous?

A hydrated crystal in one that has water molecules trapped inside the crystal structure of some other compound, typically an ionic compound. The water is chemically combined with a substance in such a way that it can be removed, as by heating, without substantially changing the chemical composition of the substance. As a good example, copper sulfate is a commonly hydrated crystal. To show that it is hydrated, you would write CuSO4 . 5H2O. By putting a dot in between the two, it indicates that they are waters of hydration, not really part of the compound (you can remove them by heating the crystals). You can see in this case, there are 5 water molecules for each CuSO4.


Why is it necessary to remove metal ions from effluents?

They can be toxic.


Why is magnesium sulfate used in drinking water?

Magnesium sulfate is usually just in the ground water to begin with. Too much magnesium sulfate can have dehydration and laxative effects. Several filtration methods can remove magnesium sulfate and other dissolved substances from ground water. That's not to say it being in the water is a bad thing, magnesium is a needed mineral and drinking water that has been filtered can lead to a magnesium deficiency.


The role of sodium chloride in extraction method?

Brine (saturated sodium chloride solution) is usually the last solution used in an aqueous wash to help remove trace amounts of water (and anything water soluble) from the organic layer. Many chemists skip this step however, since sodium sulfate or manganese sulfate is used to remove water from the organic layer anyway, after the organic layer is separated.

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What is the role of anhydrous sulfate?

Anhydrous sodium sulfate is considered as a drying agent. It is used in expirements to remove water from a solution or during an expirement. hope this helps.


How do you remove colour from copper sulphate using anhydrous?

The hydrated copper sulfate (blue color) become white after heating and releasing of water; the white anhydrous copper sulfate is obtained.


Why anhydrous sodium sulfate is used in experiment?

to remove water from the organic phase after an extraction.


Why is anhydrous sodium sulfate used in organic chemistry labs?

Because of its affinity for water, anhydrous sodium sulfate is often used to dry hydrophobic solvents used in aqueous organic extractions. For example a water based sample is extracted for organic compounds using dichloromethane, or ethyl ether in a separatory funnel. The organic layer is passed through a buchner funnel holding anhydrous sodium sulfate, yielding dried solvent extract.


What will remove copper sulfate stain from porcelain?

what will remove copper sulfate stain in commodes


How do you increase a solubility of Sodium Sulfate?

Sodium sulfate is highly soluble in water, but insoluble in most organic solvents. If you want to increase its solubility in water (as for any salt), you can heat the solution or remove one of the products (sodium ions or sulfate ions) from solution. I can't think of any insoluble sodium salts, but barium sulfate (BaSO4) is insoluble in water. Thus, adding barium chloride (or some other soluble barium salt) will remove sulfate from the equilibrium (due to BaSO4 precipitation) and increase the solubility of sodium sulfate.


What purpose does a 1 cm layer of anhydrous sodium sulfate in the apex of the funnel serve while transferring the dichloromethane extract into the round bottom flask.?

Anhydrous sodium sulfate is used as a drying agent to remove microscopic amounts of dissolved water in a solvent. It works by chemically reacting with the water by forming its hydrate, which is insoluble preferably in the solvent in this case dichloromethane. This allows one to filter off the crystals containing the water that would otherwise have remained dissolved in the dcm.


What purpose does a 1 cm layer of anhydrous sodium sulfate in the apex of the funnel serve while transferring the dichloromethane extract into the round-bottom flask?

Anhydrous sodium sulfate is used as a drying agent to remove microscopic amounts of dissolved water in a solvent. It works by chemically reacting with the water by forming its hydrate, which is insoluble preferably in the solvent in this case dichloromethane. This allows one to filter off the crystals containing the water that would otherwise have remained dissolved in the dcm.


How do you remove liquid paraffin from your hair?

If you get liquid paraffin in your hair you will need to find a sulfate shampoo to remove it. Organix and Cream of Nature are two brands of sulfate shampoos.


What is difference between anhydrous and dried basis?

1. anhydrous means : Means remove the water content & solvent free value calculated in the assay. 2. On dry base : Means remove the loss on dry & solvent free value calculated in the assay


How does a shampoo react with dirt and grease when you use it?

The chemicals in the shampoo namely Ammonium lauryl sulfate and Sodium lauryl sulfate dissolve dirt and remove it from the hair.


Is it necessary remove rotted wood from your house before adding a moisture barrier?

How much rot? Where is the rot and what is that board doing for the structure? Where is the water coming from that caused it? What is going to be affected if you leave it in place?