Resource Stability of SN and N

[soullessnes]

Thank you this is useful to know. I'll need to stick around until my mom is still here, hopefully I can make it.

 

[Defenestration]

I can't find anything regarding SN stability while it's out of the container, does it lose its efficiency immediately and that's why no one discusses this? How long can I live the salt in a glass or the finished solution before drinking it without worrying?

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[Tesha]

Very interested by this questions also

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It's very variable and depends on environmental conditions - temperature, humidity, volume / area of substance exposed; so can't really be answered with any credibility. Personally I wouldn't think they'll be much SN left in an open container after a few weeks - as it doesn't take long for complete oxidation to occur.

 

[Defenestration]

It's very variable and depends on environmental conditions - temperature, humidity, volume / area of substance exposed; so can't really be answered with any credibility. Personally I wouldn't think they'll be much SN left in an open container after a few weeks - as it doesn't take long for complete oxidation to occur.

Thanks for information

 

[Throwaway8675309]

Does anyone know how hard it is to break up the clumping of SN? I have a bottle that has not been opened but I notice it firmed up. I worry if I hit it, it may break the container.

 

[NaiveRealist]

Does anyone know how hard it is to break up the clumping of SN? I have a bottle that has not been opened but I notice it firmed up. I worry if I hit it, it may break the container.

I don't know whether your SN is as clumped as mine was but I couldn't break up the clumping with a knife. Instead, I put the SN on a hard surface and ground it up by applying firm pressure with a glass, which worked well. But that may be unnecessary. If the container is of decent quality it shouldn't break when you hit it I think, unless you go real crazy on it. Just to be sure though, you could have a back-up storage container in case the other one is damaged, ideally one made of glass and with an airtight seal (this is a better storage container anyway for if you want to store it long-term).

 

[Tesha]

Put it in a sturdy bag an gently roll it with a rolling pin. Then put it in an airtight container with a desiccant, to remove extra moisture.