autumnwillow
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So I was filtering a pregnant AR today when the filtering flask imploded, liquid was everywhere. We used a tissue paper to capture all the golden liquid and threw it in a pvc bucket, we then added SMB to this bucket until solution was clear. I'll incinerate tomorrow then melt.
Out of the 7 filtering flasks that I had, 5 of them imploded, 1 was dropped accidentally and now only one remains. Although these flasks were modified erlenmeyer flasks to have a tubulation. I guess that was the cause, or its age(1 year of use). I always check for cracks.
What are your experiences with filtering flasks?
I'm using a 7cfm vacuum pump, I think the filter paper should have been broken first if the filtering flask that I was using is a good quality, or maybe AR boiling due to low pressure?
I'm also thinking of buying the six pack at this site, http://www.capitolscientific.com/Co...-Wall-Filtering-Flask-with-Sidearm-Tubulation.
It will be also used as a reaction vessel.
Out of the 7 filtering flasks that I had, 5 of them imploded, 1 was dropped accidentally and now only one remains. Although these flasks were modified erlenmeyer flasks to have a tubulation. I guess that was the cause, or its age(1 year of use). I always check for cracks.
What are your experiences with filtering flasks?
I'm using a 7cfm vacuum pump, I think the filter paper should have been broken first if the filtering flask that I was using is a good quality, or maybe AR boiling due to low pressure?
I'm also thinking of buying the six pack at this site, http://www.capitolscientific.com/Co...-Wall-Filtering-Flask-with-Sidearm-Tubulation.
It will be also used as a reaction vessel.