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SRA036 - Preparation of a sodium / potassium alloy
Small pieces of sodium and potassium metal are crushed together in a test tube under an inert liquid until the alloy – a liquid at room temperature – is observed to form. There are several possible alternative inert liquids, all hydrocarbons. The alloy is disposed of safely after observation.