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2. Some compounds sublime in the capillary and some decompose before melting. How do you determine melting point of these compounds

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Compounds which is hygroscopic will sublime or decompose in the capillary tubes before melting point. Because of this, the exact melting point of the compound cannot be determined. To determine the exact melting point of these compounds open end of the capillary tube must be closed.

Another method can be used where first determine the melting point in usual method then determine in ramp rate of 5 0C.

Ramp rate: Fixed rate of rise in temperature between start and end point in the melting point instrument.

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