Hydrogenation without agitation

[DanAnotherChemist]

Hello,

I am thinking of trying a hydrogenation with Raney Ni in a thin glass tube.
Is it worth the try, has anyone done it?

I am trying to avoid agitation for safety reasons in a lab, but would like to show the process to students.

Thank you,
Dan.

 

[pierreick]

Hi,
Are you sure you want to perform this try? Pyrophoric material.
I'm aware of fatalities with this process.
My view
Pierre

 

[DanAnotherChemist]

Thank you for your view, I am trying to take any precaution I can think of, this is why I am asking.

So do you think hydrogenation will happen without agitation?

 

[EdStainless]

To get acceptable reaction you would need fine particles, and then the reaction might be very fast.

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[Latexman]

And, without agitation, it will "hot spot".

Good Luck,
Latexman

 

[DanAnotherChemist]

Thank you for your input. So it will happen. Good. I will get back to confirm it did.

 

[0707]

Be careful you may accidentally discover the gunpowder.

luis

 

[DanAnotherChemist]

I decided not to give details to anyone willing to try. It did go well but it is a good thing to add some layers of extra protection. Maybe two layers of plexiglass in case it doesn't go well for someone else wanting to see the reaction.