how to make sterno?

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2006-06-30 13:09:35 · 2 answers · asked by jodocox 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling

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"Sterno is gelled ethanol and is made from a saturated solution of calcium acetate in water [dissolve 200+ gm Ca(OAc)2 in 600 ml H2O]

Mix 40 ml 95% ethanol with 10 ml of above solution and stir. The mixture will solidify.

This and many other useful preparations can be found at:
http://chem.csustan.edu/chemistry/stkrm/Recipes/Recipes-_Sterno_.htm"

2006-06-30 13:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by AnswerLady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

why to make Sterno? The stuff has got to be cheaper to buy than home manufacture.

2006-06-30 22:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋