The Explosive Potential of Tollens' Reagent.

Breedlove, C. H.; Softy, John

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Publication Date: 1983-Feb

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The Explosive Potential of Tollens' Reagent.

Breedlove, C. H.; Softy, John

Journal of College Science Teaching, v12 n4 p281 Feb 1983

Reports on an explosion that occurred using Tollens' reagent, emphasizing that students should prepare the reagent immediately before use and discard it immediately after use by flushing it down the drain. States that under no conditions should Tollens' reagent be stored. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, High Schools, Higher Education, Laboratory Safety, Organic Chemistry, Safety, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Storage

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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