fume hoods
Chemical vapor extractors
A fume hood is a ventilated enclosure in laboratories that draws hazardous vapors, gases, and particles away from the user and expels them safely.
The hood contains experiments involving toxic, flammable, or noxious substances: Always work under the fume hood when handling volatile solvents.
Also called fume cupboards in British English.
- sashWaist-worn cloth strip
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- negative pressurePressure below ambient levels
- chemicalsManufactured or isolated substances
- fanAdmirer or air mover
laboratory · lab bench · work surface · ductwork · ventilation · perchloric acid · draft · HEPA filters · exhaust systems · containment · bypass · gloves · hazardous materials · baffle · glass · extraction · contaminants · vent
- Laboratoriesflasks, lab notebook, beakers, science lab, lab technician
- specialized equipmentmedical devices, lab equipment, surgical tools, scalpels, MRI machines
- hoodshoodie, balaclava
- Chemistry Labsbeakers, test tubes, Bunsen burner, Bunsen burners, pipettes
- workplace safetyworkplace safety, PPE, safety standards, worker safety, goggles
- Air Qualityair filters, air testing, air purifiers, emissions, pollutants
fume hoodsstorage cabinets
Enclosed furniture for keeping items
sealed containers · desiccators · glove boxes · closed systems
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