2006-12-19 11:19:11 · 6 answers · asked by MANISH 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Definitely DON'T use a burner as Acetone is highly flammable. A hot water bath or hot plate would work best.
Also I would suggest doing this under a hood or other well ventilated area as acetone is also highly volatile and the fumes could overwhelm you.
2006-12-19 11:27:17 · answer #1 · answered by mikyathemad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acetone boils at about 125 degrees Farenheit. It will boil in hot water
that isn't boiling. It also is an excellent sort of stuff for a flash fire. If this doesn't happen you will breath the vapors which is very bad for you unless the container is enclosed or you do this in a hood being exhausted to the outside.
2006-12-19 11:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by adrian b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a hot plate - not a burner. Acetone is extremely flammable.
2006-12-19 11:23:44 · answer #3 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything else but that. Acetone is extremely flammable to start with, and any sort of heat which you might provide is likely to start a fire. Only a very low temperature electric resistance heater would be suitable.
2006-12-19 11:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you don't use a bunsen burner. Acetone is highly flamable.
You should use boiling water on a heating or hot plate.
2006-12-19 11:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by The Doctor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the plate is not plastic then light the burner... hold the plate with tongs and place it over the heat.??
2006-12-19 11:22:02 · answer #6 · answered by ◄☯♫ vanitee of vanitees ♫☯► 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋