Continuing our new series of chemical recipes, we bring you week 26 – Iodine Solution (I₂)
Remember that when preparing any of our recipes, you should:
- Always wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves.
- Always add acid to water (never water to acid).
- Use a fume cupboard.
- Always carry out a risk assessment when using any chemicals.
- Follow all recommended safety procedures and adhere to the label instructions, hazard warnings and local legislations.
What is an Iodine Solution?
Iodine solutions are used to show sublimation and is a constituent of many biological stains.
0.01M (For Starch test) – 0.1M can be used for most activities.
Remember to use in a well-ventilated area and store in a glass-stoppered bottle.
Stirring Iodine solutions will take time!
Scan the QR codes for classroom experiments to follow with your iodine solution.
