On 5/10/2008 10:16 AM Boden spake thus:

Be cautious about using ammonium hydroxide to neutralize hydrochloric
acid. It will do the job, but if there is much HCl you may find all
surfaces covered with a white film...ammonium chloride. This is
harmless, it's called washing soda sometimes, but it makes a mess.

Are you sure? I thought washing soda was sodium carbonate.


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