Endothermic Reaction—Freeze a Beaker to a Board
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- 128807
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Required Training |
Required PPE |
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UC Lab Safety Fundamentals |
Lab coat, safety glasses/goggles, nitrile gloves |
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Equipment |
Chemicals |
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100 mL beaker |
17 g Ammonium Nitrate |
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Wooden block |
32 g Barium Hydroxide |
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Glass stir rod |
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DI squirt bottle |
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Procedure:
- Set the beaker on top of the wood block.
- Pour the contents of the two vials, ammonium nitrate and barium hydroxide, into the beaker simultaneously.
- Stir if necessary.
- This endothermic reaction will condense water vapor from the air between the bottom of the beaker and the wooden block and freeze it.
- If it is too dry, water can be sprayed on the block with a squirt bottle.
Discussion:
The temperature of this reaction can drop to -25C to -30C.
Hazards:
Spent solution should be covered and put into a fume hood as soon as possible. This reaction releases ammonia gas. Soluble barium compounds are toxic to blood. Consult MSDS for full detail.
SOP:
Nitrates – Ammonium Nitrate
Disposal (by Storeroom)
Cover the beaker with parafilm after the demo and put the entire set-up into a large beaker during transit to prevent spilling. Return this Barium solution for proper disposal.