Hot Plate Safety

CCA! Volume 6

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Hot Plate Safety

Safety concerns in using a hot plate are presented.

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Moving a superheated solution causes it to erupt.

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Heating a closed container can result in an explosion.

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Loose sleeves can be hazardous in the laboratory.

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Spilling a flammable liquid on a hot plate can result in a fire.

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Do not touch the hot plate surface to see if it is hot.

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Keep the cord off the top of the hot plate.