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Measure 8.333 mL of 12 M HCl and dilute to 100 mL total volume.

1

Add about 80 mL of diluent (water/buffer) to your vessel first.

2

Slowly add 8.333 mL of HCl into the diluent, swirling. Never the reverse.

3

Top up to 100 mL total, about 91.67 mL diluent.

Always add acid to water, never water to acid, dilution is strongly exothermic. Work in a fume hood with PPE.

Stock
12 M
Target
1 M
Stock needed
8.333 mL
Dilution factor
12×

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