KOH Supplier?
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KOH Supplier?
I have been researching Biodiesel for a while now. I have read many of the comments on this forum as well as other sites. I am ready to attempt my first test batch of biodiesel. I would like to make several 1 quart test batches. I have 3 gallons of used peanut oil and I have located some small sources of methanol, suitable for a test batch. My problem right now is finding a suitable source of KOH for a test batch. I haven't tried calling any chemical supply places yet because right now I am only interested in very small quantities just to use for a test. Does anyone know of a good place (on the internet or otherwise) that has small quantities of KOH suitable for BD? I realize I may have to pay a premium for such a small quantity but I can't justify buying a large quantity right now. I live in central Kentucky, if that helps any.
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Originally Posted by plowboy2155
I have been researching Biodiesel for a while now. I have read many of the comments on this forum as well as other sites. I am ready to attempt my first test batch of biodiesel. I would like to make several 1 quart test batches. I have 3 gallons of used peanut oil and I have located some small sources of methanol, suitable for a test batch. My problem right now is finding a suitable source of KOH for a test batch. I haven't tried calling any chemical supply places yet because right now I am only interested in very small quantities just to use for a test. Does anyone know of a good place (on the internet or otherwise) that has small quantities of KOH suitable for BD? I realize I may have to pay a premium for such a small quantity but I can't justify buying a large quantity right now. I live in central Kentucky, if that helps any.
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Originally Posted by plowboy2155
Thanks!!!!
How much NaOH would you recommend for 1 quart of WVO? I know it is a different ratio than KOH.
How much NaOH would you recommend for 1 quart of WVO? I know it is a different ratio than KOH.
KOH needs a base of 7.5 grams per liter
Then you add the extra required from your titration, virgin oil needs no extra amount. I use 2 liter pop bottles for testing, no cost, and I can throw them away!
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Originally Posted by mongo75
Hey Fabman- I thought you didn't do titration??? LOL
I haven't for over 2 years
But everybody needs to start somewhere, and I didn't want to confuse him.
My oil titrates out about 3, with a KOH base of 7.5 = 10.5 gms/ltr. I use 14 gms/ltr, 3.5 gms extra. This extra KOH forces the reaction to completion.
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