Would it be possible to make up a solution for sterilising using elemental iodine? If the answer is yes what amounts of iodine and water should I use? Thanks in advance for any help.
Ranting Lad
Iodine
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coatesg
Re: Iodine
Elemental iodine is actually not very soluble in water - but it is very soluble in a solution of potassium iodide (forming the triiodide ion). But it means you need to get your hands on some potassium iodide, and thenm work out the concentrations required - in fairness, it's probably less hassle to buy a bottle of Brupaks iodophor or Videne antiseptic solution from Boots (500ml = £4 I think - dilute at 1.25ml/litre; lasts for ages).
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Ranting Lad
Re: Iodine
Cheers - I can get hold of pot iodide as well, we ,make it at work!!. However I think I'll take your advice and take a trip to boots.