Re: Glycerol composition.
The NaOH will dissolve rapidly in water at 20°C. The water will get to over 50°C easily.
I make soap and can testify that this reaction is quite exothermic. It does not need to be any hotter than the oil you are mixing it with.
Originally posted by smithw
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I make soap and can testify that this reaction is quite exothermic. It does not need to be any hotter than the oil you are mixing it with.
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