2006-11-20 05:23:47 · 11 answers · asked by baboo b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Well,we use it for cleaning recorder heads and other electronic parts at our radio station...... hope that helps?
2006-11-20 05:43:42 · answer #1 · answered by ♥addy♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the use of the ISO PROPYL ALCHOL or
IPA is Cleaning of the Printed Circuit Boards after soldering the electronics Components . ( To Remove the flux from the PCB )
2006-11-20 15:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by Ravi N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used in Sterilizing pads typically contain a 60-70% solution of isopropanol in water. Isopropyl alcohol is also commonly used as a cleaner and solvent in industry. It is also used as a gasoline additive for dissolving water or ice in fuel lines. Isopropanol is the main ingredient in rubbing alcohol. It is used as a disinfectant, and is a common solvent.
Isopropanol is a major ingredient in "dry-gas" fuel additive. In significant quantities, water is a problem in fuel tanks as it separates from the gasoline. If the engine tried to combust the water instead of gasoline serious engine problems could result, as water cannot be compressed by an engine (see hydrolock). The isopropanol does not remove the water from the gasoline. Rather, the isopropanol solubilizes the water in the gasoline. Once soluble, the water does not pose the same risk as insoluble water.
It is also a very good cleaning agent and often used for cleaning electronic devices such as contact pins (like those on ROM cartridges), magnetic tape deck and floppy disk drive heads, the lenses of lasers in optical disc drives (e.g. CD, DVD) and removing thermal paste from CPUs. It is also used to clean glass computer monitor screens, and used by many music shops to give second-hand or worn records newer looking sheens. It cleans dry-erase boards very well and other unwanted ink related marks.
2006-11-20 13:48:17 · answer #3 · answered by Manish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isopropyl alcohol is commonly used as a cleaner, cleaning electronic devices. It is also a common solvent and a disinfectant.
It is the main ingredient in rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is made by mixture of ethyl alcohol too.
2006-11-20 13:32:12 · answer #4 · answered by bmonica01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in Ochem, isopropyl alcohol can be used as a solvent to dissolve with needed heat the product you are trying to isolate.
You then cool the solvent/product mixture and let you product solidify in the isopropyl alcohol.
You then hook up the vaccum filtration device and pour your "stuff" into the funnel and let it suck up the 2-propanol.
Yes! You now have your product.
2006-11-20 20:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by Bri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rubbing alcohol is good for sterilizing cuts (but it stings!), cleaning earrings or other things to kill germs, and other medical uses.
It is also good for certain cleaning purposes (such as removing ink stains from clothes- best while still fresh).
Can be used to dilute essential oils for certain purposes (to make perfume, also found in various other products such as hair spray to dilute and keep things sterile).
Can be used as part of a rub when massaging injuries.
Don't drink it!
2006-11-20 13:35:15 · answer #6 · answered by professor mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is used to sterilize objects like thermometers,to help dry up a cold sore,4 removin sticky labels nd glue,removes light grease,oils,dirt,food stains etc,also used as an anti foamer and anti inhibitor,cn b mixd wid fragrances 2 mk air fresheners and deodrants,used in cosmetics and as a clenser in many other activities..
2006-11-20 15:06:00 · answer #7 · answered by da mind twister 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is used as a disinfectant.ex. used in surgical scrubs for opreative area,can be used as a handwash
2006-11-20 13:39:47 · answer #8 · answered by as e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use your imagination -- it's also called "rubbing alcohol"...hmmm
2006-11-20 13:27:12 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Killing bacteria and sterilizing surfaces.
2006-11-20 13:29:52 · answer #10 · answered by Chris J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋