NOTE: This reaction is extremely exothermic. Be careful.
Reagents (for 1L):
- NaOH pellets (VWR, VW1508-01) – 400g
- DI Water – 1 L
Procedure:
- Dissolve the NaOH pellets slowly in about 800 mls of DI water with constant stirring.
- Once the NaOH pellets have dissolved, adjust the final volume to 1 L.