is it explosive to blend actone +spinach leaves in a blender?

Subject: is it explosive to blend actone +spinach leaves in a blender?

Date: Thu May 25 10:16:04 2006
Posted by maychid
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Area of science: Botany
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im planing out paper chromatography experiment for extraction of pigments from 
spinach leaves.i read on  website that blending acetone and spinach in blender 
is highly dangerous and it can explode(according to author ,his student was 
burned by this)am curious to know is it true?if yes then should i use perstle 
and mortar?

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