Originally Posted by wbw189
Thanks, Fabman. I have been marginally successful in my "lab" with an appropriate amount of conversion (75%). My stir plate was set to 500 RPM and 55C. A cream colored product agitated in a sample container for just over 5 minutes and just as quick as you could snap your fingers, the product went dark brown. Is this similar to what you have seen?
I sure do appreciate your information.
Ben
Ben: Since I do not use an appleseed processer, but an open top mixer, I've watched the reaction closely. Before adding the methoxide the color is kind of honey colored. After adding the methoxide it changes to a "latte" color [lite tan], than quickly turns almost black. When it turns black it is the glycerol coming out of suspension. after running through the hydrocyclone it turns a real pale yellow. Is this what you are observing?
FABMANDELUX.
