Hi,
I'm thinking about making my own Lugol's, but once I started sourcing iodine crystals, I found that you can get "iodine crystals", "sublimed iodine crystals", and re-sublimed iodine crystals".
Having pretty much nil chemistry knowledge, I have an equally nil idea of what the difference between them is, and if one is better for making Lugol's than the other. Or not!
Iodine crystals are also available as prills, and, again, I have no idea as to the benefits/ disbenefits of prills over crystals
So, I thought I'd better ask all the chemistry buffs on here Really don't want to screw things up by getting the wrong form if there is a wrong form to use. For all I know, it makes no odds at all, and any of them would be fine for Lugol's. I literally have no clue!
Have been rootling around online for nearly a week, trying to find an explanation, and I can't even see one on CureZone.
Also, I've been trying to find a 500ml amber glass bottle with a wide neck, so maybe even a jar, and can't seem to find any online.
Any guidance gratefully received re: the best form of iodine to use, and potentially sourcing suitable glassware.
Thanks!
I'm thinking about making my own Lugol's, but once I started sourcing iodine crystals, I found that you can get "iodine crystals", "sublimed iodine crystals", and re-sublimed iodine crystals".
Having pretty much nil chemistry knowledge, I have an equally nil idea of what the difference between them is, and if one is better for making Lugol's than the other. Or not!
Iodine crystals are also available as prills, and, again, I have no idea as to the benefits/ disbenefits of prills over crystals
So, I thought I'd better ask all the chemistry buffs on here Really don't want to screw things up by getting the wrong form if there is a wrong form to use. For all I know, it makes no odds at all, and any of them would be fine for Lugol's. I literally have no clue!
Have been rootling around online for nearly a week, trying to find an explanation, and I can't even see one on CureZone.
Also, I've been trying to find a 500ml amber glass bottle with a wide neck, so maybe even a jar, and can't seem to find any online.
Any guidance gratefully received re: the best form of iodine to use, and potentially sourcing suitable glassware.
Thanks!