hi there, I am looking at a reflux apparatus diagram for making a kentone from a secondary alcohol and in the bottom of the round bottom flask there are 'anti bumping granules'.
hi there, I am looking at a reflux apparatus diagram for making a kentone from a secondary alcohol and in the bottom of the round bottom flask there are 'anti bumping granules'.
What is the exact purpose of these?
thanks
They stop bumping, which the sudden appearance of vapour bubbles in the hot liquid causing upwards splashing. The anti-bumping granules act as a focus for the formation of vapour allowing smooth boiling ...
They stop bumping, which the sudden appearance of vapour bubbles in the hot liquid causing upwards splashing. The anti-bumping granules act as a focus for the formation of vapour allowing smooth boiling ...