Jones wrote. > > Fred, > > Did you know that when PTFE coated stir bars are exposed to a > solution of solvated electrons in liquid ammonia - the > "impervious" surface of the stir bar is converted to carbon? Not too surprising, Jones. Ethylene H2C=CH2 with 4 Fluorine atoms attached a cross-linked polymer could form HF from the liquid NH3. > > One wonders if H2O (with solvated electrons therein) can perform > similar magic, but over an extended time frame, especially if some > NaCl has been added to increase conductivity ? > You're asking me who can't remember that the chemical formula for Formaldehyde is CH2O, which I made in large quantities along with H2O back in the 70s while attempting to controllably oxidize 16 LBs of CH4 off the gas pipe to 32 LBs of CH3OH Methanol.at about 10 cents/gallon to mix with gasoline that was selling for more than $1.25 per gallon.. :-)
Fred > > Jones >
