How To Maintain A Glass Reactor?

2016-07-29 10:28:00
How To Maintain A Glass Reactor?
Glass reactors are essential equipment for laboratories and other scientific research sites. Their use effect not only involves the accuracy of experimental results, but also safety and equipment life. Therefore, it is crucial to properly maintain glass reactors. The following are some precautions and suggestions for glass reactor maintenance skills.

First, regularly check the surface condition of the glass reactor to ensure that it is free of cracks, scratches and other damage. These damages will not only affect the accuracy of the experimental results, but may also cause the glass reactor to break and accidents during the experiment. If the surface of the glass reactor is found to be damaged, it should be replaced or repaired in time.

Second, when using the glass reactor, be careful not to use too high a temperature, especially when heating up, heat up slowly, do not let the temperature rise too quickly, delay the unnecessary pressure on the glass reactor, and cause it to break. At the same time, during use, be careful not to let the glass reactor be impacted and collided to eliminate the risk of glass reactor breaking.

Third, when cleaning the glass reactor, be sure to use appropriate cleaning agents and methods. Use warm water and alkaline cleaning agents such as sodium hydroxide to gently wipe the surface of the glass reactor. Do not use a brush to scrub or rough objects such as steel wool to wipe. In addition, rinse it in time after cleaning so that there is no detergent or residue on the surface of the glass reactor to avoid affecting the next experiment.

Fourth, when the glass reactor is used for high temperature or atmospheric pressure reaction, it is necessary to be prepared to observe at any time and its operation is normal. The experimental conditions required at this time are usually harsh, and full preparations should be made before the experiment. And pay attention to protective measures during the experiment, such as wearing safety clothes and gloves.

Finally, during the storage of the glass reactor, pay attention to arranging dry, ventilated and non-collision space as much as possible, and try to delay stacking and squeezing to delay damage. At the same time, it is also necessary to regularly check the storage environment, such as temperature, humidity, etc., and there are no abnormal problems in the storage environment.

In short, the correct maintenance of the glass reactor is of great significance to the normal operation of the laboratory, the accuracy of the experimental results, the safety of the equipment, and the life of the glass reactor. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen maintenance, take necessary measures based on the actual situation, and the glass reactor is always in good condition.