leaded-gas

2 года назад

This video documents the synthesis of tetraethyl lead, a controversial compound once used as an anti-knocking agent in gasoline. The process involves creating a sodium-lead alloy, reacting it with bromoethane in the presence of pyridine, and then purifying the resulting tetraethyl lead through distillation and washing. The video details each step of the process, providing a glimpse into the chemistry behind this historically significant compound.