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Glassware Washing
Glassware Washing
Loading glassware. Load large and bulky glassware on the end of the rack that will go to the back of the machine. Place a tray or basket on top of tubes and other small items to keep them from flying around during washing.
Using Autoclaves
The hazards of heat, steam, and pressure are combined in one piece of equipment, the autoclave.
Loading the autoclave. Be sure to clean the drain strainer before loading the autoclave and follow the loading instructions carefully it does make a difference.
Autoclaving Liquids
Loosen caps. Before loading containers of liquids into the autoclave, the caps must be loosened to avoid having the bottles shatter Guard against spills. Use a tray with a solid botton and walls to contain the bottles. Add a quarter to a half-inch of water to the bottles will heat more evenly
In Conclusion
Well, in terms of good science glassware washing is very important. There have been instances in my experience where experiments didnt work because the glassware was not washed properly. If you carry through a solvent, an agent, or a chemical from one experiment to the next you can not expect your experiment to work properly.
Jeffery Friedman. M.D., Ph.D
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