Safety is crucial when handling hazardous chemicals such as perchloric acid. LOC Scientific’s Perchloric Acid Hood is specifically designed to address the unique challenges of working with perchloric acid, ensuring optimal safety and performance.
About Our Perchloric Acid Hood
LOC’s Perchloric Acid Fume Hoods are expertly engineered for the safe handling of perchloric acid. These hoods feature a coved stainless steel liner with an integral work surface, an internal water wash-down system, and a water collection trough, all designed for meticulous cleaning of the hood’s interior.
Removable interior baffles further aid in preventing the hazardous accumulation of perchlorates. LOC Scientific also offers a range of optional service fixtures to meet specific needs. For precise installation, it is essential to specify the fixture locations in advance so that mounting holes can be accurately cut into the fume hood liner.
Advanced Features for Optimal Safety and Performance
LOC Scientific’s Perchloric Acid Hood is built with a range of advanced features to support laboratory safety and functionality:
- Type 316 Stainless Steel Construction: The interior liner, baffles, and sash frame of the hood are constructed from Type 316 stainless steel, known for its superior resistance to corrosion and ability to withstand harsh chemical environments. This ensures long-lasting durability and reliable performance, even in demanding lab conditions.
- Removable Interior Baffles: The interior baffles are fully removable to facilitate thorough cleaning and prevent the dangerous accumulation of perchlorates. This allows for easy maintenance and ensures the hood remains free of hazardous residues.
- Integrated Wash-Down System: The hood is equipped with a wash-down spray bar behind the upper baffle, allowing continuous cleaning behind the baffles. This integrated system effectively removes any chemical residues, reducing the risk of contamination and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Full-Width Trough for Water Collection: The integral work surface, also made of Type 316 stainless steel, includes a full-width trough below the lower baffle. This trough is specifically designed to collect wash-down water from the hood and the ductwork, ensuring efficient disposal of any chemicals and maintaining a clean, hazard-free lab environment.
Specifications
The static pressures listed above are for the hoods only. An appropriate amount will need to be added to this figure to compensate for the pressure drop through the duct system. The total pressure drop through the hood and the duct system must be known to select the proper exhaust blower.
