How Do You Make Iodine From Sulfuric Acid And An Alkali Metal Iodide?
• Get a quantity of sodium or potassium iodide and place it into a glass container. (see tips for procurement help)’; } s += “”; document.write(s); return; } google_ad_channel = ‘+7733764704+1640266093+9911500640+1730213812+8388126455+8941458308+7122150828’ + xchannels + gchans; google_ad_client = “pub-9543332082073187”; google_ad_output = ‘js’; google_ad_type = ‘text’; google_feedback = ‘on’; google_ad_region = “test”; google_ad_format = ‘250x250_as’; //–> • Add just enough water to completely dissolve the iodide. It dissolves slowly so stir constantly and be patient. • Place the container of iodide solution in an ice bath and allow a few minutes to cool. This is a must since the next step produces a lot of heat. • While still in the ice bath, pour in small amounts of concentrated sulfuric acid. This will instantly start forming iodine. Stir constantly. • Continue adding acid and at first the mixture will become a pasty. Additional acid will eventually cause the mixture to liquefy. •
