Re: Making Lugols 5%
Here is that recipe
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updated with corrections. Is it OK?
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"I recently decided to start making my own
Lugols Iodine 5% solution after calculating that I could do so for about $1.56 an ounce, as opposed to $25 an ounce online. I found this receipe online. Once you have your materials assembled, it takes less than 5 minutes to so this - it is remarkably simple. Here is the recipe, with my additions:
Recipe for making
Lugols 5% (6.25 mg/drop) in a nutshell:
1. Obtain any clean, empty 1
quart container (with lid, 1000ML=1.05 QT)
2. Fill about halfway with distilled water (RO water is also okay) so water does not overflow when adding crystals.
3. Put in 100 grams of Potassium
Iodide Crystals (you need a scale). Important to put Potassium in first)
4. Stir with non-metal spoon (wood is okay).
5. Put in 50 grams of
Iodine crystals, and stir some more.
6. Fill jar to about 80% of capacity with distilled water-( this gives water expansion room).
7. Let it set overnight. If cap is metal, put waxed paper between it and the jar;
Iodine attacks metal. Rotate occasionally.
8) Now fill the rest of the jar and let it set for 3 or 4 days until all the crystals dissolve.
Then transfer the new
Lugols to amber jars or dropper jars to store at a cool dark room temperature.
Materials
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50 grams pure iodine crystals
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/elemental-iodine
100 grams pure Potassium Iodide
http://www.amazon.com/Potassium-Iodide-Crystals-99-9-grams/dp/B008D8161I/ref%...
There are probably less expensive sources for crystals, but this source is pre-measured & doesn't require a scale & saves some work.
Online source for amber bottles:
http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.aspx
Grizz