This paper describes the design of a folding bench-top hood that is readily moved and can be stored in a standard laboratory cabinet. It is of a truncated triangular footprint with folding sides and top providing face openings of 16 x 18 or 24 x 18 inches with nonturbulent air flow exceeding 80 ft/min. In its folded form it takes up little space. Construction is of clear acrylic.
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Bailey, Ronald A.; Wait, Samuel C., Jr. J. Chem. Educ.1999 76 228.
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