beginner experiment, please comment

[Amber]

Actually, there are very few applications that needs full face mask to protect the eyes from fumes/vapors, e.g. - melting Zinc or Mercury, dealing with Oxmium^--

In all cases, working in a fumehood of down the draft will protect you from most dangers involved.

Very nice work on the gold, btw.

Thank you Sam. That is really good to know.

Nice web site and videos. I looked at many resources and the folks on this forum have the best information.

 

[samuel-a]

It goes wothout saying, but still important to emphsis.
Some eye protection is a must, but it mostly for direct hit from splashes or flying debries from disassembly of boards.

 

[philddreamer]

Also, it depends where you're doing the process, if area is too enclosed, vapours will acummulate. Your respirator won't let you know that, but your eyes will.
Also, a biginners common mistake, to take a peek over the mouth of the recipient down to see "what has happened so far"... & wham! :shock:
Been there & done that. :roll: