Microscale

What we spend our time doing in the microscale lab.

7-February-2009

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Base catalyzed transesterification using KOH

(potassium hydroxide) and methanol

with a closeup showing a nice phase separation

between glycerine and biodiesel

 

 

Jon fills the burette to prepare for titration

 

 

Martin titrates vegetable oil to determine free fatty acid levels.

 

Ray and Marvin watching a fischer esterification happen.

 

Jesse monitors his own fischer esterification

We find these strangers in our lab

 

Working on batteries, that other alternative fuel

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