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Posted on: March 21 2019

R/Iodine 2% w/V in almond Oil 98% w/V

Not all iodine is in solution in the oil, there remains a mash at the bottom of the measuring cup. Is there a method to get this fully in solution,

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I Found this     Iodine 2% in Sterile Oil Injection   Place the iodine and sufficient almond oil to make 100-mL in a beaker. Stir with a magnetic magnetic stirrer using very gentle heat until the iodine is dissolved, which may take several hours. Best to cover the beaker.   It says:   Iodine Resublimed 2 G; M Maybe that "resublimed" is not insignificant. A resublimation can produce a pure iodine.