SN gone hard

[Nem]

Does anyone know if SN is still good if it turned hard. I can shake it to a powder again but I wonder if it has lost potency? I was thinking of taking a stat dose of meto, I don't think my nervous system can tolerate a 48 hour regimen
Peace/hugs

 

[Rachel74]

I don't know Nem, how long you had it? I think something like that would have a pretty long self life. As it been kept somewhere damp?

 

[Nem]

I don't know Nem, how long you had it? I think something like that would have a pretty long self life. As it been kept somewhere damp?

I've had it since June, it's been sealed and in a bag also. I've kept it in the basement to keep cool, it's a little damp there though, it was hard after the first six weeks though
Peace/hugs

 

[Rachel74]

Now I know baking flour isn't the same but that goes hard when it's damp. Sometimes it goes really hard but once broken up it's ok. I think it will be fine Nem. But with the weather turning colder maybe put it something a bit warmer.

 

[pleasethistime]

I hope sb clarifies.

 

[Ἡγησίας]

I think there is no problem with compacted SN, its worst enemy is the air.

 

[sleepy dog]

I think to get hard it got exposed to moisture. I would buy some new stuff and keep it in a bottle or such.

 

[Nem]

I think to get hard it got exposed to moisture. I would buy some new stuff and keep it in a bottle or such.

I never opened the bottle, it wasn't sealed as well as it could've been. It's going to be hard to get it ordered again, it barely made it through the first time
Peace/hugs

 

[sleepy dog]

I never opened the bottle, it wasn't sealed as well as it could've been. It's going to be hard to get it ordered again, it barely made it through the first time
Peace/hugs

I thought you said it was in a bag? I thought you meant in a plastic zip bag. Lots of sellers do it that way. No matter what its in, if it got hard, I myself would assume that moisture got to it, and that means its no good.

 

[Nem]

I thought you said it was in a bag? I thought you meant in a plastic zip bag. Lots of sellers do it that way. No matter what its in, if it got hard, I myself would assume that moisture got to it, and that means its no good.

It's in a bottle and a ziplock bag around it. I'm fucked if it's fucked. Another person had theirs go hard and they used it anyways and died. I can only hope the same for myself
Peace/hugs

 

[JimFord99]

If, like any salt, it goes hard, postal and mortar and grind it up again. It will be okay again. After all, SN is just A salt. Keep it dry.

 

[Nem]

If, like any salt, it goes hard, postal and mortar and grind it up again. It will be okay again. After all, SN is just A salt. Keep it dry.

I freakin hope so!!! Thanks!!!
Peace/hugs

 

[JimFord99]

It will be okay.

 

[Crushed_Innocence]

I think there is no problem with compacted SN, its worst enemy is the air.

Yeah,but isnt the hardening the result of moisture exposure from air?

 

[JimFord99]

Old trick, put some rice grains in it, the rice absorbs the moisture faster than salt so it won't get lumpy.

 

[Lethe]

Why would it get moist if left sealed?

 

[JimFord99]

No.

 

[Nem]

The seller cranked the lid on tight and the lid was deformed from being so tight, I think that let the air in
Peace/hugs

 

[Rachel74]

Definitely try the rice trick.

 

[Nem]

Okay. How would one know if it's still potent?
Peace/hugs

 

[Peeb]

Blood goes brown when mixed with the active substance, pull a few drops of blood on a plate and sprinkle some of SN on it and you'll know..

 

[skyrat]

You can test it with either a "proper" SN testing kit or an aquarium nitrite tester. Aquarium tests usually max out at 10mg/L, so you gotta do some diluting to make it work, but other than that it should be just fine.

 

[Hunter100]

I never opened the bottle, it wasn't sealed as well as it could've been. It's going to be hard to get it ordered again, it barely made it through the first time
Peace/hugs

Honestly, this happens when even just a small amount of moisture is in the bottle. Which happened when they bottled it originally, most likely. If it was me? I would use it and just maybe take a little extra for good measure. You will know 7-9 min after taking it, if you're not feeling the effects then I would call emergency services.

 

[edward77]

Okay. How would one know if it's still potent?
Peace/hugs

if its affected by moisture then its purity would have decreased. in that case u will have to consume more sn to do it. if the purity is 99% desired quantity is 25g if u r normal weight. so if u doubt its purity then take 30 or 40g

 

[EndItQuickly]

Okay. How would one know if it's still potent?
Peace/hugs

Doesn't it turn into sodium nitrate when exposed to moisture for a while?