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		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Cardice&amp;diff=255112</id>
		<title>CRTS:Cardice</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Cardice&amp;diff=255112"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T13:40:34Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This page contains more detailed information about Cardice Delivery Procedures as handled by the Chemistry Research Technicians in the Chemistry Department.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice Deliveries==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice is delivered to the Department 3 times per week - on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - by BOC. The CRT distribute the Cardice to the individual labs, based on the pre-ordered distribution list (below).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To organise Cardice deliveries or amend your standing order, please contact [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians#Chief_Services_Technician_-_Peter_Sulsh | Pete Sulsh]] ([mailto:p.sulsh@imperial.ac.uk p.sulsh@imperial.ac.uk]). You will need to give at least 1 weeks&#039; notice.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Department DOES NOT store any Cardice centrally. We cannot top up any orders or provide Cardice at short notice.&lt;br /&gt;
All Cardice delivered to the South Kensington Campus is delivered to the BOC compound near Physics, from there it is distributed to the Departments. To cover for estimated losses (sublimation) en route they normally deliver a few extra bags. They may be able to meet small short notice orders, but you should contact them directly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Distribution List===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The current distribution list, as of 26/3/12.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Wm207_Cardice_Distribution_List_26-3-12.jpg|500px|centre]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice SOP==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice, Dry Ice or Solidified Carbon dioxide is a common lab cryogenic used daily in Chemical Research. As with all cryogenics - care must be taken in its use. Hazards include not just the cold, but also rapid sublimation can lead to displacement of breathable air and the risk of asphyxiation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Departmental Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is available from {source}.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Storage===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice storage containers are essentially large cool boxes and function in much the same way as a conventional Dewar for LN&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;. An interior space is provided for storage surrounded by an insulating container which minimises thermal influx and slows sublimation/loss of the contents.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You can keep Cardice for much longer if you follow good practice; this includes:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* ensure the interior is free of water/ice (wipe up when empty)&lt;br /&gt;
* use a &#039;lockable&#039; lid with good rubber seals&lt;br /&gt;
* keep the lid secured when not filling/dispensing Cardice&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice Production==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Cardice used by the Chemistry Department is produced by BOC at a facility in the Midlands. The process used involves liquefying natural air and separating it by means of fractional distillation. The end result is Cardice pellets which we receive in bagged units of 10kg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The lorry which delivers Cardice to Imperial College in South Kensington also delivers to various medical facilities and hospitals in the London area. The prioritisation of deliveries means that hospitals are always rated above us and will receive their Cardice first. This means that our Cardice is usually delivered mid-morning, rarely before 0930 and normally closer to 1000. On Mondays this tends to be later (1030-1200) and other delays are not uncommon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you need Cardice for activities starting at 0900 or earlier, we recommend ordering the Cardice for the day before and storing it overnight. As yet there is no practical solution for having Cardice at 0900 on a Monday.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
From factory to your lab, the entire delivery process takes at least two days. During this time the Cardice is constantly going off. All transport and storage post-production relies on thermal insulation and the inherent temperature of the mass of Cardice, packed together. Although the bags are filled to deliver units of 10kg (they are overfilled to allow for losses in transport) some bags received may be underweight. The CRT will normally spot for this at the time of receipt and secure extra bags as necessary, so you may end up with extras; you will not be charged for these.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Cardice&amp;diff=255111</id>
		<title>CRTS:Cardice</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Cardice&amp;diff=255111"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T13:39:49Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This page contains more detailed information about Cardice Delivery Procedures as handled by the Chemistry Research Technicians in the Chemistry Department.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice Deliveries==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice is delivered to the Department 3 times per week - on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - by BOC. The CRT distribute the Cardice to the individual labs, based on the pre-ordered distribution list (below).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To organise Cardice deliveries or amend your standing order, please contact [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians#Chief_Services_Technician_-_Peter_Sulsh | Pete Sulsh]] ([mailto:p.sulsh@imperial.ac.uk p.sulsh@imperial.ac.uk]). You will need to give at least 1 weeks&#039; notice.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Department DOES NOT store any Cardice centrally. We cannot top up any orders or provide Cardice at short notice.&lt;br /&gt;
All Cardice delivered to the South Kensington Campus is delivered to the BOC compound near Physics, from there it is distributed to the Departments. To cover for estimated losses (sublimation) en route they normally deliver a few extra bags. They may be able to meet small short notice orders, but you should contact them directly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Distribution List===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The latest Distribution List.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Wm207_Cardice_Distribution_List_26-3-12.jpg|500px|centre]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice SOP==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice, Dry Ice or Solidified Carbon dioxide is a common lab cryogenic used daily in Chemical Research. As with all cryogenics - care must be taken in its use. Hazards include not just the cold, but also rapid sublimation can lead to displacement of breathable air and the risk of asphyxiation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Departmental Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is available from {source}.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Storage===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice storage containers are essentially large cool boxes and function in much the same way as a conventional Dewar for LN&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;. An interior space is provided for storage surrounded by an insulating container which minimises thermal influx and slows sublimation/loss of the contents.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You can keep Cardice for much longer if you follow good practice; this includes:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* ensure the interior is free of water/ice (wipe up when empty)&lt;br /&gt;
* use a &#039;lockable&#039; lid with good rubber seals&lt;br /&gt;
* keep the lid secured when not filling/dispensing Cardice&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice Production==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Cardice used by the Chemistry Department is produced by BOC at a facility in the Midlands. The process used involves liquefying natural air and separating it by means of fractional distillation. The end result is Cardice pellets which we receive in bagged units of 10kg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The lorry which delivers Cardice to Imperial College in South Kensington also delivers to various medical facilities and hospitals in the London area. The prioritisation of deliveries means that hospitals are always rated above us and will receive their Cardice first. This means that our Cardice is usually delivered mid-morning, rarely before 0930 and normally closer to 1000. On Mondays this tends to be later (1030-1200) and other delays are not uncommon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you need Cardice for activities starting at 0900 or earlier, we recommend ordering the Cardice for the day before and storing it overnight. As yet there is no practical solution for having Cardice at 0900 on a Monday.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
From factory to your lab, the entire delivery process takes at least two days. During this time the Cardice is constantly going off. All transport and storage post-production relies on thermal insulation and the inherent temperature of the mass of Cardice, packed together. Although the bags are filled to deliver units of 10kg (they are overfilled to allow for losses in transport) some bags received may be underweight. The CRT will normally spot for this at the time of receipt and secure extra bags as necessary, so you may end up with extras; you will not be charged for these.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=File:Wm207_Cardice_Distribution_List_26-3-12.jpg&amp;diff=255110</id>
		<title>File:Wm207 Cardice Distribution List 26-3-12.jpg</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=File:Wm207_Cardice_Distribution_List_26-3-12.jpg&amp;diff=255110"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T13:39:21Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Cardice&amp;diff=255109</id>
		<title>CRTS:Cardice</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Cardice&amp;diff=255109"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T13:36:53Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This page contains more detailed information about Cardice Delivery Procedures as handled by the Chemistry Research Technicians in the Chemistry Department.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice Deliveries==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice is delivered to the Department 3 times per week - on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - by BOC. The CRT distribute the Cardice to the individual labs, based on the pre-ordered distribution list (below).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To organise Cardice deliveries or amend your standing order, please contact [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians#Chief_Services_Technician_-_Peter_Sulsh | Pete Sulsh]] ([mailto:p.sulsh@imperial.ac.uk p.sulsh@imperial.ac.uk]). You will need to give at least 1 weeks&#039; notice.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Department DOES NOT store any Cardice centrally. We cannot top up any orders or provide Cardice at short notice.&lt;br /&gt;
All Cardice delivered to the South Kensington Campus is delivered to the BOC compound near Physics, from there it is distributed to the Departments. To cover for estimated losses (sublimation) en route they normally deliver a few extra bags. They may be able to meet small short notice orders, but you should contact them directly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Distribution List===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The latest Distribution List.&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:wm207_Solvent_Drying_Towers_Filling_Instructions.jpg|500px|centre]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice SOP==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice, Dry Ice or Solidified Carbon dioxide is a common lab cryogenic used daily in Chemical Research. As with all cryogenics - care must be taken in its use. Hazards include not just the cold, but also rapid sublimation can lead to displacement of breathable air and the risk of asphyxiation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Departmental Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is available from {source}.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Storage===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice storage containers are essentially large cool boxes and function in much the same way as a conventional Dewar for LN&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;. An interior space is provided for storage surrounded by an insulating container which minimises thermal influx and slows sublimation/loss of the contents.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You can keep Cardice for much longer if you follow good practice; this includes:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* ensure the interior is free of water/ice (wipe up when empty)&lt;br /&gt;
* use a &#039;lockable&#039; lid with good rubber seals&lt;br /&gt;
* keep the lid secured when not filling/dispensing Cardice&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice Production==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Cardice used by the Chemistry Department is produced by BOC at a facility in the Midlands. The process used involves liquefying natural air and separating it by means of fractional distillation. The end result is Cardice pellets which we receive in bagged units of 10kg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The lorry which delivers Cardice to Imperial College in South Kensington also delivers to various medical facilities and hospitals in the London area. The prioritisation of deliveries means that hospitals are always rated above us and will receive their Cardice first. This means that our Cardice is usually delivered mid-morning, rarely before 0930 and normally closer to 1000. On Mondays this tends to be later (1030-1200) and other delays are not uncommon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you need Cardice for activities starting at 0900 or earlier, we recommend ordering the Cardice for the day before and storing it overnight. As yet there is no practical solution for having Cardice at 0900 on a Monday.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
From factory to your lab, the entire delivery process takes at least two days. During this time the Cardice is constantly going off. All transport and storage post-production relies on thermal insulation and the inherent temperature of the mass of Cardice, packed together. Although the bags are filled to deliver units of 10kg (they are overfilled to allow for losses in transport) some bags received may be underweight. The CRT will normally spot for this at the time of receipt and secure extra bags as necessary, so you may end up with extras; you will not be charged for these.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Cardice&amp;diff=255108</id>
		<title>CRTS:Cardice</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Cardice&amp;diff=255108"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T13:31:29Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Cardice Production */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This page contains more detailed information about Cardice Delivery Procedures as handled by the Chemistry Research Technicians in the Chemistry Department.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice Deliveries==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice is delivered to the Department 3 times per week - on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - by BOC. The CRT distribute the Cardice to the individual labs, based on the pre-ordered distribution list (below).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To organise Cardice deliveries or amend your standing order, please contact [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians#Chief_Services_Technician_-_Peter_Sulsh | Pete Sulsh]] ([mailto:p.sulsh@imperial.ac.uk p.sulsh@imperial.ac.uk]). You will need to give at least 1 weeks&#039; notice.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Department DOES NOT store any Cardice centrally. We cannot top up any orders or provide Cardice at short notice.&lt;br /&gt;
All Cardice delivered to the South Kensington Campus is delivered to the BOC compound near Physics, from there it is distributed to the Departments. To cover for estimated losses (sublimation) en route they normally deliver a few extra bags. They may be able to meet small short notice orders, but you should contact them directly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Distribution List===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The latest Distribution List.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice SOP==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice, Dry Ice or Solidified Carbon dioxide is a common lab cryogenic used daily in Chemical Research. As with all cryogenics - care must be taken in its use. Hazards include not just the cold, but also rapid sublimation can lead to displacement of breathable air and the risk of asphyxiation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Departmental Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is available from {source}.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Storage===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice storage containers are essentially large cool boxes and function in much the same way as a conventional Dewar for LN&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;. An interior space is provided for storage surrounded by an insulating container which minimises thermal influx and slows sublimation/loss of the contents.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You can keep Cardice for much longer if you follow good practice; this includes:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* ensure the interior is free of water/ice (wipe up when empty)&lt;br /&gt;
* use a &#039;lockable&#039; lid with good rubber seals&lt;br /&gt;
* keep the lid secured when not filling/dispensing Cardice&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice Production==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Cardice used by the Chemistry Department is produced by BOC at a facility in the Midlands. The process used involves liquefying natural air and separating it by means of fractional distillation. The end result is Cardice pellets which we receive in bagged units of 10kg.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The lorry which delivers Cardice to Imperial College in South Kensington also delivers to various medical facilities and hospitals in the London area. The prioritisation of deliveries means that hospitals are always rated above us and will receive their Cardice first. This means that our Cardice is usually delivered mid-morning, rarely before 0930 and normally closer to 1000. On Mondays this tends to be later (1030-1200) and other delays are not uncommon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you need Cardice for activities starting at 0900 or earlier, we recommend ordering the Cardice for the day before and storing it overnight. As yet there is no practical solution for having Cardice at 0900 on a Monday.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
From factory to your lab, the entire delivery process takes at least two days. During this time the Cardice is constantly going off. All transport and storage post-production relies on thermal insulation and the inherent temperature of the mass of Cardice, packed together. Although the bags are filled to deliver units of 10kg (they are overfilled to allow for losses in transport) some bags received may be underweight. The CRT will normally spot for this at the time of receipt and secure extra bags as necessary, so you may end up with extras; you will not be charged for these.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Cardice&amp;diff=255107</id>
		<title>CRTS:Cardice</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Cardice&amp;diff=255107"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T13:30:35Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This page contains more detailed information about Cardice Delivery Procedures as handled by the Chemistry Research Technicians in the Chemistry Department.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice Deliveries==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice is delivered to the Department 3 times per week - on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - by BOC. The CRT distribute the Cardice to the individual labs, based on the pre-ordered distribution list (below).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To organise Cardice deliveries or amend your standing order, please contact [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians#Chief_Services_Technician_-_Peter_Sulsh | Pete Sulsh]] ([mailto:p.sulsh@imperial.ac.uk p.sulsh@imperial.ac.uk]). You will need to give at least 1 weeks&#039; notice.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Department DOES NOT store any Cardice centrally. We cannot top up any orders or provide Cardice at short notice.&lt;br /&gt;
All Cardice delivered to the South Kensington Campus is delivered to the BOC compound near Physics, from there it is distributed to the Departments. To cover for estimated losses (sublimation) en route they normally deliver a few extra bags. They may be able to meet small short notice orders, but you should contact them directly.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Distribution List===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The latest Distribution List.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Cardice#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cardice SOP==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cardice, Dry Ice or Solidified Carbon dioxide is a common lab cryogenic used daily in Chemical Research. As with all cryogenics - care must be taken in its use. Hazards include not just the cold, but also rapid sublimation can lead to displacement of breathable air and the risk of asphyxiation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Departmental Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is available from {source}.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Storage===&lt;br /&gt;
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Cardice storage containers are essentially large cool boxes and function in much the same way as a conventional Dewar for LN&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;. An interior space is provided for storage surrounded by an insulating container which minimises thermal influx and slows sublimation/loss of the contents.&lt;br /&gt;
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You can keep Cardice for much longer if you follow good practice; this includes:&lt;br /&gt;
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* ensure the interior is free of water/ice (wipe up when empty)&lt;br /&gt;
* use a &#039;lockable&#039; lid with good rubber seals&lt;br /&gt;
* keep the lid secured when not filling/dispensing Cardice&lt;br /&gt;
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==Cardice Production==&lt;br /&gt;
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The Cardice used by the Chemistry Department is produced by BOC at a facility in the Midlands. The process used involves liquefying natural air and separating it by means of fractional distillation. The end result is Cardice pellets which we receive in bagged units of 10kg.&lt;br /&gt;
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The lorry which delivers Cardice to Imperial College in South Kensington also delivers to various medical facilities and hospitals in the London area. The prioritisation of deliveries means that hospitals are always rated above us and will receive their Cardice first. This means that our Cardice is usually delivered mid-morning, rarely before 0930 and normally closer to 1000. On Mondays this tends to be later (1030-1200) and other delays are not uncommon.&lt;br /&gt;
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If you need Cardice for activities starting at 0900 or earlier, we recommend ordering the Cardice for the day before and storing it overnight. As yet there is no practical solution for having Cardice at 0900 on a Monday.&lt;br /&gt;
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From factory to your lab, the entire delivery process takes at least two days. During this time the Cardice is constantly going off. All transport and storage post-production relies on thermal insulation and the inherent temperature of the mass of Cardice, packed together. Although the bags are filled to deliver units of 10kg (they are overfilled to allow for losses in transport) some bags received may be underweight. The CRT will normally spot for this at the time of receipt and secure extra bags as necessary, so you may end up with extras.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>CRTS:Cardice</title>
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==Cardice Deliveries==&lt;br /&gt;
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Cardice is delivered to the Department 3 times per week - on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - by BOC. The CRT distribute the Cardice to the individual labs, based on the pre-ordered distribution list (below).&lt;br /&gt;
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To organise Cardice deliveries or amend your standing order, please contact [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians#Chief_Services_Technician_-_Peter_Sulsh | Pete Sulsh]] ([mailto:p.sulsh@imperial.ac.uk | p.sulsh@imperial.ac.uk]). You will need to give at least 1 weeks&#039; notice.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Department DOES NOT store any Cardice centrally. We cannot top up any orders or provide Cardice at short notice.&lt;br /&gt;
All Cardice delivered to the South Kensington Campus is delivered to the BOC compound near Physics, from there it is distributed to the Departments. To cover for estimated losses (sublimation) en route they normally deliver a few extra bags. They may be able to meet small short notice orders, but you should contact them directly.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Distribution List===&lt;br /&gt;
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The latest Distribution List.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Cardice SOP==&lt;br /&gt;
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Cardice, Dry Ice or Solidified Carbon dioxide is a common lab cryogenic used daily in Chemical Research. As with all cryogenics - care must be taken in its use. Hazards include not just the cold, but also rapid sublimation can lead to displacement of breathable air and the risk of asphyxiation.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Departmental Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is available from &amp;lt;source&amp;gt;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Cardice Production==&lt;br /&gt;
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The Cardice used by the Chemistry Department is produced by BOC at a facility in the Midlands. The process used involves liquefying natural air and separating it by means of fractional distillation. The end result is Cardice pellets which we receive in bagged units of 10kg.&lt;br /&gt;
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From factory to your lab, the entire delivery process takes at least two days. During this time the Cardice is constantly going off. All transport and storage post-production relies on thermal insulation and the inherent temperature of the mass of Cardice, packed together. Although the bags are filled to deliver units of 10kg (they are overfilled to allow for losses in transport) some bags received may be underweight. The CRT will normally spot for this at the time of receipt and secure extra bags as necessary, so you may end up with extras.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>CRTS:Cardice</title>
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==Cardice Deliveries==&lt;br /&gt;
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Cardice is delivered to the Department 3 times per week - on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - by BOC.&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>CRTS:Chemistry Research Technical Support</title>
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&lt;div&gt;This page is run by the Chemistry Research Technicians to provide you with useful information about [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Standard_Procedures | departmental procedures]], [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Systems | systems]], [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Equipment_Tutorials | equipment tutorials]], [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers | recommended suppliers]] and finally - if we haven&#039;t already answered your query here - [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Contact_Information | contact information]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Standard Procedures==&lt;br /&gt;
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This section details processes which are part of the day-to-day running of the department and affect everyone to a greater or lesser extent. Every-time you admire a notice/poster board, switch on your PC or hang your coat - technicians behind the scenes have enabled that to happen.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Equipment Repairs===&lt;br /&gt;
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A key purpose to having on-site technical support is performing quick repairs on the wide and varying range of equipment which is essential to your research operations. We understand that things get broken or damaged through everyday use - but before you come and see us, preferably before you use something - just have a look at our [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Equipment Tutorials|Equipment Tutorials]] section to make sure you are using your equipment properly. We are here to help - but you can help us by making sure our workload is no heavier than it need be. It should also be beneficial to you in savings on equipment down-time and repair/replacement costs.&lt;br /&gt;
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Before you bring anything to us for repair, please make sure to complete a decontamination certificate [http://www.imperial.ac.uk/workspace/safety/public/Public%20Access/Decontamination%20Certificates/Equipment%20Decon%20Cert%20July%202009%20Protected.doc available here]. Please remember - we have to take apart some fairly complex pieces of equipment, servicing and repair is much easier to do when equipment is not contaminated. In the case of glass-blowing, the glass-blower will often have to blow into it directly which carries a fairly high risk of exposure.&lt;br /&gt;
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If you kill your techncians they will not be able to help you any more. If you expose your technicians to unnecessary contamination risks they will be unhappy about it - do not be surprised if your repair jobs do not get done.&lt;br /&gt;
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=====Repair Disciplines=====&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRT currently have the expertise to operate three main areas of equipment repair - Mechanical, Electrical and Glass-ware.&lt;br /&gt;
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Mechanical repairs centre around Vacuum pumps; there are also occasional hydraulic presses and pressured reaction vessels. The basic diagnostics can be conducted by most of the team who can also perform basic repairs. More serious problems require man-hours we do not have to fix and consequently these jobs may be sent off-site at greater cost.&lt;br /&gt;
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Electrical repairs are conducted by [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Stefanos Karapanagiotidis]] who is also our departmental PAT Tester; as such, you can be confident of an extremely high quality of repairs.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Glass_Repairs | Glass repairs]] can be carried out on-site by [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Stephen Ramsey]]. Where Steve cannot help you directly he can recommend an external company at prices agreed with the Department.&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[CRTS:Electrical_Safety_Testing | Electrical Safety Testing]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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Electrical Safety Testing - commonly referred to as PAT Testing ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_appliance_testing Portable Appliance Testing]) - is an essential Health &amp;amp; Safety requirement which is carried out in the Chemistry Department by [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Stefanos Karapanagiotidis]], our qualified PAT Tester.&lt;br /&gt;
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PAT Testing, done properly, can be quite a lengthy process and given the multitude of electrical items in use in the Department it takes up a considerable amount of Stefanos&#039; time. Please find more information about PAT Testing and the procedure on the [[CRTS:Electrical_Safety_Testing | dedicated page]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[CRTS:Cardice | Cardice Deliveries]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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Due to the essential nature of Cardice, with respect to Chemical Research, the Department receives routine deliveries of Cardice. For full details on the procedure please visit our dedicated page [[CRTS:Cardice | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[CRTS:Waste_Streams | Waste Streams]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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There are a variety of Waste Streams in operation within the Department covering everything from domestic (landfill and recycling) all the way to hazardous clinical and chemical wastes. We must all be extremely vigilant to ensure no-one is unnecessarily exposed to any hazardous wastes once they have left your labs.&lt;br /&gt;
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The main routes of disposal from the department are:&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Waste_Streams#Domestic_Waste | Domestic]]&lt;br /&gt;
: Landfill&lt;br /&gt;
: Recycling&lt;br /&gt;
:: Paper &amp;amp; Card&lt;br /&gt;
:: Plastics&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Waste_Streams#Glass_Waste | Glass]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Chemical_Waste | Chemical Waste]]&lt;br /&gt;
: Bulk&lt;br /&gt;
:: Hydrocarbon&lt;br /&gt;
:: Chlorinated&lt;br /&gt;
:: Silica&lt;br /&gt;
:: Clinical&lt;br /&gt;
: Lab Smalls&lt;br /&gt;
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More information can be found on each of the dedicated pages, or from our Waste Management Portal [[CRTS:Waste_Streams | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Defects (Cleaning/Infrastructure)===&lt;br /&gt;
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From time to time you may notice things are not exactly as they should be. This can be an inconvenience to you, but also to all the others who use the same facilities.&lt;br /&gt;
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In order to get the quickest fix we need you to report it as soon as you find it. We do not expect you to go changing light-bulbs on behalf of the college, not least because there is an element of danger (often larger than you may realise) involved in doing so.&lt;br /&gt;
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All defects of this nature should be reported to the FM Helpdesk. They operate a hotline, which can be reached by dialling 48000 from any college extension phone (those ones in every hallway) or you can log the job online [http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/facilitiesmanagement/helpdesk/defects here].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Laundry Facilities for Lab Coats===&lt;br /&gt;
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Part of the Department&#039;s responsibility to ensure everyone is appropriately attired in the lab also covers the state of the lab coats you wear. We would not expect you to take a soiled and/or contaminated lab coat outside of the department in public areas or on public transport so we offer an on-site service to remove this risk.&lt;br /&gt;
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You wouldn&#039;t dream of wearing the same shirt or jumper unwashed for months or even years, so why do the same with your lab-coat? Repeated soiling will eventually penetrate your lab coat to the point where it is not performing the protective function it is designed to do. You should plan to wash it well before this time.&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | CRT]] operate a washing facility, for lab-coats only, in the Technicians&#039; Workshop - 132a, C1 (just inside Briscoe). Bring down 8-10 lab coats from your lab, we can supply detergent. If you want your lab coat back, be sure to label it with your name under the back of the collar. The washer/dryer delivers lab coats mostly dry after a 4-5 hour cycle.&lt;br /&gt;
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We keep a pool of lab coats for those without.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Systems==&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers | Solvent Drying Towers]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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The Department operates [[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers|Solvent Drying Towers]] as a safer alternative to solvent stills. With a moderate amount of expertise, they have been operated at lower cost and producing drier solvents than would be possible using the stills.&lt;br /&gt;
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There are two solvent drying stations, comprising four rigs in total, one each located on Level 6, C1, Chemistry and Room 307, RCS1. More information about them can be found on their dedicated page [[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers|here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Chemical Tracking Program===&lt;br /&gt;
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The College is investing in a Chemical Tracking/Inventory Program which will be piloted in Chemistry. The project is currently entering the implementation stage so you can expect more details here soon.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Bill Mason]] is the Technician taking part in implementing the project in Chemistry, please do contact him should you have any questions.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Short-term Vacuum Pump Loans===&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | CRT]] maintain a small stock of pumps that have mostly been brought back to life after being abandoned by former owners. In the case of pump failure where getting a replacement is severely time critical, we may be able to loan out vacuum pumps under certain routine maintenance agreements.&lt;br /&gt;
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Contact [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Pete Sulsh]] to find out if your circumstances meet these conditions.&lt;br /&gt;
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==[[CRTS:In-House_Design_and_Manufacture | In-House Design &amp;amp; Manufacture]]==&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRT designs and supplies a range of specialist equipment where the commercial market does not meet particular specialist needs.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Continuing Lines===&lt;br /&gt;
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These items are produced in batch by the CRT for use in the department as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
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* [[CRTS:NMR_Tube_Holders | NMR tube holders.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:LN2_trap_Dewars | LN2 trap dewars.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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More information can be found on the dedicated pages.&lt;br /&gt;
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===One-off Production===&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRT comprise a number of specialist design-engineers in multiple fields. The three main areas covered are electrical circuits, scientific glass-ware and machined items, produced respectively by Stephen Atkins, Stephen Ramsey and Lee Tooley.&lt;br /&gt;
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More examples of their work can be found on the dedicated pages.&lt;br /&gt;
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==[[CRTS:Equipment_Tutorials_and_General_Laboratory_Techniques | Equipment Tutorials &amp;amp; General Laboratory Techniques]]==&lt;br /&gt;
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There&#039;s a vast variety of equipment in the department, some multi-purpose and some highly specialised. There will always be a time when you approach something you have never used before. In order to make safe, effective and proper use of the equipment at your disposal please click through to our dedicated page where you can learn more from some people who have seen it all.&lt;br /&gt;
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==[[CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers | Recommended Equipment Suppliers]]==&lt;br /&gt;
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University Level Research receives vast amounts of funding (some people may disagree here) but also suffers from relatively high turnover as well. Academics both new and old all need new equipment from time to time and to save you time and money in the long run, please purchase from one of our recommended suppliers.&lt;br /&gt;
These are agreed with College Central Purchasing, so you are getting the benefit of all that combined purchasing power for a cost you won&#039;t beat anywhere else - AND our knowledge and expertise, so your new equipment will be suited to the specialised chemical environment in which it will be put to use.&lt;br /&gt;
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Please click through to our [[CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers | dedicated page]] to see our recommendations and prices.&lt;br /&gt;
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==[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Contact Information]]==&lt;br /&gt;
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If we haven&#039;t already answered your question on these pages, then you can find our contact information on our profile pages, linked [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research Technicians | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>CRTS:Rotary Evaporators</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Vapour Duct Removal */&lt;/p&gt;
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==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
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Rotary Evaporators (Rotavaps) can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are an essential piece of work-up equipment allowing you to recover your product post re-crystallisations or other purifying steps.&lt;br /&gt;
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It is always good to have the appropriate size of cone on the end of the duct to prevent having to purchase too many adaptors. Most groups do not need anything larger than a B24 cone then you can set up all your glassware with only B24 and B19 sockets with the need of only one adaptor. This makes ease of use and cost savings possible.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Loss of Vacuum===&lt;br /&gt;
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There is generally only one source of vacuum leak on a rotavap if the pumping system is working efficiently and that is the vapour duct seal. These should be removed and degreased in petrol regularly perhaps once a month. This removes abrasives such as silica and reduces wear on the seal and duct. When clean, replace with a small quantity of grease on the seal which will both lubricate, reducing wear, and improve the vacuum by filling the small gap. Glass is never totally concentric.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Vapour Duct Removal===&lt;br /&gt;
Vapour duct removal for the most common models in Chemistry the Buchi R111 and R114.&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On all Buchii  R114 models to remove  the vapour duct push in the locking pin in the bearing housing then wind the combi clip up towards the bearing housing clockwise and it will come out. Clean with solvent then lightly grease the cone before pushing back in this will aid release the next time. These units only take the vapour duct with the green dot on next to the cone all others are too small.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Buchi R111 models and all previous models  do not have a lock button but can be fitted with a vapour tube with a combi lock. Only vapour ducts without the green dot fit these models all others are too large.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If the duct is stuck solid then the motor housing has to be removed and the duct forced out. Best to take to the CRT to do this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Seals===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ Buchi Rotavap Replacement Seals&lt;br /&gt;
! rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Model !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Seal Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Vertical Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Diagonal Assembly&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! width=&amp;quot;110px&amp;quot; | Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-111 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 017485 || £84.00 || 017484 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-114 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 032339 || £84.00 || 032340 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-210/215 || 048021 WD 26 || £31.35 || 048160 || £76.50 || 048164 || £84.50&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers&amp;diff=255102</id>
		<title>CRTS:Recommended Equipment Suppliers</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers&amp;diff=255102"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T10:36:19Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Image:Wm207_Recommended_by_CRT_Label_Blue.jpg | thumb | 200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Chemistry Research Technicians have been around long enough (well, some of them) to know what lasts and they typically see more of the insides of equipment than the manufacturers would like. The equipment recommended below is listed here for a reason and you can be confident that it will serve you well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Safety Equipment==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Waste Solvent Funnels | Waste Solvent Funnels]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Electrical Equipment==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:UV_Lamps | UV Lamps]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Recommended_Supplier | Hotplate-Stirrers]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Recommended_Supplier | Rotavaps]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Vacuum Equipment===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Vacuum Pumps&lt;br /&gt;
:* [[CRTS:Diaphragm_Pumps | Diaphragm Pumps]]&lt;br /&gt;
:* [[CRTS:Rotary_Vane_Pumps | Rotary Vane Pumps]]&lt;br /&gt;
:* Dry Scrolling Pumps&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Handheld_Vacuum_Tester | Handheld Vacuum Tester]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Chillers===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Re-circulating_Coolers | Re-circulating Coolers]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Glass-ware==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Glass-ware | ICL Custom Glass-ware]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Gas Equipment==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Gas_Regulators | Gas Regulators]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Other Suppliers==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* RS items can be purchased direct on ICIS. Our local sales representative is Richard Foxcroft.&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;Swagelok&#039; items can be purchased through &amp;quot;London Fluid System Technologies&amp;quot; who are registered on ICIS. Our local sales representative is Ed Ormerod.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Equipment_Tutorials_and_General_Laboratory_Techniques&amp;diff=255101</id>
		<title>CRTS:Equipment Tutorials and General Laboratory Techniques</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Equipment_Tutorials_and_General_Laboratory_Techniques&amp;diff=255101"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T10:33:48Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Equipment Tutorials==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Tutorial | Hotplate-Stirrers]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Tutorial | Rotavaps]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==General Laboratory Technique==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[CRTS:Cold_Reactions | Cold Reactions]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[CRTS:Sharps | Sharps]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Equipment_Tutorials_and_General_Laboratory_Techniques#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255100</id>
		<title>CRTS:Rotary Evaporators</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255100"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T10:33:03Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rotary Evaporators (Rotavaps) can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are an essential piece of work-up equipment allowing you to recover your product post re-crystallisations or other purifying steps.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is always good to have the appropriate size of cone on the end of the duct to prevent having to purchase too many adaptors. Most groups do not need anything larger than a B24 cone then you can set up all your glassware with only B24 and B19 sockets with the need of only one adaptor. This makes ease of use and cost savings possible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Loss of Vacuum===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There is generally only one source of vacuum leak on a rotavap if the pumping system is working efficiently and that is the vapour duct seal. These should be removed and degreased in petrol regularly perhaps once a month. This removes abrasives such as silica and reduces wear on the seal and duct. When clean, replace with a small quantity of grease on the seal which will both lubricate, reducing wear, and improve the vacuum by filling the small gap. Glass is never totally concentric.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Vapour Duct Removal===&lt;br /&gt;
Vapour duct removal for the most common models in Chemistry the Buchi R111 and R114.&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On all Buchii  R114 models to remove  the vapour duct push in the locking pin in the bearing housing then wind the combi clip up towards the bearing housing clockwise and it will come out. Clean with solvent then lightly grease the cone before pushing back in this will aid release the next time. These units only take the vapour duct with the green dot on next to the cone all others are too small.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Buchi R111 models and all previous models  do not have a lock button but can be fitted with a vapour tube with a combi lock. Only vapour ducts without the green dot fit these models all others are too large.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If the duct is stuck solid then the motor housing has to be removed and the duct forced out. Best to take to CRT to do this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Seals===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ Buchi Rotavap Replacement Seals&lt;br /&gt;
! rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Model !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Seal Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Vertical Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Diagonal Assembly&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! width=&amp;quot;110px&amp;quot; | Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-111 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 017485 || £84.00 || 017484 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-114 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 032339 || £84.00 || 032340 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-210/215 || 048021 WD 26 || £31.35 || 048160 || £76.50 || 048164 || £84.50&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255099</id>
		<title>CRTS:Rotary Evaporators</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255099"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T10:29:04Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Seals */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rotary Evaporators (Rotavaps) can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are an essential piece of work-up equipment allowing you to recover your product post re-crystallisations or other purifying steps.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Loss of Vacuum===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There is generally only one source of vacuum leak on a rotavap if the pumping system is working efficiently and that is the vapour duct seal. These should be removed and degreased in petrol regularly perhaps once a month. This removes abrasives such as silica and reduces wear on the seal and duct. When clean, replace with a small quantity of grease on the seal which will both lubricate, reducing wear, and improve the vacuum by filling the small gap. Glass is never totally concentric.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Vapour duct removal for the most common models in Chemistry the Buchi R111 and R114.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On all Buchii  R114 models to remove  the vapour duct push in the locking pin in the bearing housing then wind the combi clip up towards the bearing housing clockwise and it will come out. Clean with solvent then lightly grease the cone before pushing back in this will aid release the next time. These units only take the vapour duct with the green dot on next to the cone all others are too small.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Buchi R111 models and all previous models  do not have a lock button but can be fitted with a vapour tube with a combi lock. Only vapour ducts without the green dot fit these models all others are too large.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If the duct is stuck solid then the motor housing has to be removed and the duct forced out. Bets to take to CRT to do this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is always good to have the appropriate size of cone on the end of the duct to prevent having to purchase too many adaptors. Most groups do not need anything larger than a B24 cone then you can set up all your glassware with only B24 and B19 sockets with the need of only one adaptor. This makes ease of use and cost savings possible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Seals===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ Buchi Rotavap Replacement Seals&lt;br /&gt;
! rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Model !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Seal Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Vertical Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Diagonal Assembly&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! width=&amp;quot;110px&amp;quot; | Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-111 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 017485 || £84.00 || 017484 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-114 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 032339 || £84.00 || 032340 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-210/215 || 048021 WD 26 || £31.35 || 048160 || £76.50 || 048164 || £84.50&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255098</id>
		<title>CRTS:Rotary Evaporators</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255098"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T10:28:17Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Seals */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rotary Evaporators (Rotavaps) can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are an essential piece of work-up equipment allowing you to recover your product post re-crystallisations or other purifying steps.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Loss of Vacuum===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There is generally only one source of vacuum leak on a rotavap if the pumping system is working efficiently and that is the vapour duct seal. These should be removed and degreased in petrol regularly perhaps once a month. This removes abrasives such as silica and reduces wear on the seal and duct. When clean, replace with a small quantity of grease on the seal which will both lubricate, reducing wear, and improve the vacuum by filling the small gap. Glass is never totally concentric.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Vapour duct removal for the most common models in Chemistry the Buchi R111 and R114.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On all Buchii  R114 models to remove  the vapour duct push in the locking pin in the bearing housing then wind the combi clip up towards the bearing housing clockwise and it will come out. Clean with solvent then lightly grease the cone before pushing back in this will aid release the next time. These units only take the vapour duct with the green dot on next to the cone all others are too small.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Buchi R111 models and all previous models  do not have a lock button but can be fitted with a vapour tube with a combi lock. Only vapour ducts without the green dot fit these models all others are too large.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If the duct is stuck solid then the motor housing has to be removed and the duct forced out. Bets to take to CRT to do this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is always good to have the appropriate size of cone on the end of the duct to prevent having to purchase too many adaptors. Most groups do not need anything larger than a B24 cone then you can set up all your glassware with only B24 and B19 sockets with the need of only one adaptor. This makes ease of use and cost savings possible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Seals===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ Buchii Rotavap Replacement Seals&lt;br /&gt;
! rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Model !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Seal Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Vertical Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Diagonal Assembly&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! width=&amp;quot;110px&amp;quot; | Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-111 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 017485 || £84.00 || 017484 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-114 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 032339 || £84.00 || 032340 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-210/215 || 048021 WD 26 || £31.35 || 048160 || £76.50 || 048164 || £84.50&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255097</id>
		<title>CRTS:Rotary Evaporators</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255097"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T10:27:11Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Seals */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rotary Evaporators (Rotavaps) can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are an essential piece of work-up equipment allowing you to recover your product post re-crystallisations or other purifying steps.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Loss of Vacuum===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There is generally only one source of vacuum leak on a rotavap if the pumping system is working efficiently and that is the vapour duct seal. These should be removed and degreased in petrol regularly perhaps once a month. This removes abrasives such as silica and reduces wear on the seal and duct. When clean, replace with a small quantity of grease on the seal which will both lubricate, reducing wear, and improve the vacuum by filling the small gap. Glass is never totally concentric.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Vapour duct removal for the most common models in Chemistry the Buchi R111 and R114.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On all Buchii  R114 models to remove  the vapour duct push in the locking pin in the bearing housing then wind the combi clip up towards the bearing housing clockwise and it will come out. Clean with solvent then lightly grease the cone before pushing back in this will aid release the next time. These units only take the vapour duct with the green dot on next to the cone all others are too small.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Buchi R111 models and all previous models  do not have a lock button but can be fitted with a vapour tube with a combi lock. Only vapour ducts without the green dot fit these models all others are too large.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If the duct is stuck solid then the motor housing has to be removed and the duct forced out. Bets to take to CRT to do this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is always good to have the appropriate size of cone on the end of the duct to prevent having to purchase too many adaptors. Most groups do not need anything larger than a B24 cone then you can set up all your glassware with only B24 and B19 sockets with the need of only one adaptor. This makes ease of use and cost savings possible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Seals===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ Buchii Rotavap Replacement Seals&lt;br /&gt;
! rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Model !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Seal Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Vertical Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Diagonal Assembly&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! width=&amp;quot;110px&amp;quot; | Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-111 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 017485 || £84.00 || 017484 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-114 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 032339 || £84.00 || 032340 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-210/215 || 048021 WD 26 || £31.35 || 048160 || £76.50 || 048164 || £84.50&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255096</id>
		<title>CRTS:Rotary Evaporators</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255096"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T10:26:51Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Seals */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rotary Evaporators (Rotavaps) can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are an essential piece of work-up equipment allowing you to recover your product post re-crystallisations or other purifying steps.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Loss of Vacuum===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There is generally only one source of vacuum leak on a rotavap if the pumping system is working efficiently and that is the vapour duct seal. These should be removed and degreased in petrol regularly perhaps once a month. This removes abrasives such as silica and reduces wear on the seal and duct. When clean, replace with a small quantity of grease on the seal which will both lubricate, reducing wear, and improve the vacuum by filling the small gap. Glass is never totally concentric.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Vapour duct removal for the most common models in Chemistry the Buchi R111 and R114.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On all Buchii  R114 models to remove  the vapour duct push in the locking pin in the bearing housing then wind the combi clip up towards the bearing housing clockwise and it will come out. Clean with solvent then lightly grease the cone before pushing back in this will aid release the next time. These units only take the vapour duct with the green dot on next to the cone all others are too small.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Buchi R111 models and all previous models  do not have a lock button but can be fitted with a vapour tube with a combi lock. Only vapour ducts without the green dot fit these models all others are too large.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If the duct is stuck solid then the motor housing has to be removed and the duct forced out. Bets to take to CRT to do this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is always good to have the appropriate size of cone on the end of the duct to prevent having to purchase too many adaptors. Most groups do not need anything larger than a B24 cone then you can set up all your glassware with only B24 and B19 sockets with the need of only one adaptor. This makes ease of use and cost savings possible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Seals===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ Buchii Rotavap Replacement Seals&lt;br /&gt;
! rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Model !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Seal Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Vertical Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Diagonal Assembly&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! width=&amp;quot;120px&amp;quot; | Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-111 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 017485 || £84.00 || 017484 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-114 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 032339 || £84.00 || 032340 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-210/215 || 048021 WD 26 || £31.35 || 048160 || £76.50 || 048164 || £84.50&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255095</id>
		<title>CRTS:Rotary Evaporators</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255095"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T10:26:40Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Seals */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rotary Evaporators (Rotavaps) can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are an essential piece of work-up equipment allowing you to recover your product post re-crystallisations or other purifying steps.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Loss of Vacuum===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There is generally only one source of vacuum leak on a rotavap if the pumping system is working efficiently and that is the vapour duct seal. These should be removed and degreased in petrol regularly perhaps once a month. This removes abrasives such as silica and reduces wear on the seal and duct. When clean, replace with a small quantity of grease on the seal which will both lubricate, reducing wear, and improve the vacuum by filling the small gap. Glass is never totally concentric.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Vapour duct removal for the most common models in Chemistry the Buchi R111 and R114.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On all Buchii  R114 models to remove  the vapour duct push in the locking pin in the bearing housing then wind the combi clip up towards the bearing housing clockwise and it will come out. Clean with solvent then lightly grease the cone before pushing back in this will aid release the next time. These units only take the vapour duct with the green dot on next to the cone all others are too small.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Buchi R111 models and all previous models  do not have a lock button but can be fitted with a vapour tube with a combi lock. Only vapour ducts without the green dot fit these models all others are too large.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If the duct is stuck solid then the motor housing has to be removed and the duct forced out. Bets to take to CRT to do this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is always good to have the appropriate size of cone on the end of the duct to prevent having to purchase too many adaptors. Most groups do not need anything larger than a B24 cone then you can set up all your glassware with only B24 and B19 sockets with the need of only one adaptor. This makes ease of use and cost savings possible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Seals===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ Buchii Rotavap Replacement Seals&lt;br /&gt;
! rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Model !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Seal Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Vertical Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Diagonal Assembly&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! width=&amp;quot;150px&amp;quot; | Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-111 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 017485 || £84.00 || 017484 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-114 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 032339 || £84.00 || 032340 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-210/215 || 048021 WD 26 || £31.35 || 048160 || £76.50 || 048164 || £84.50&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255094</id>
		<title>CRTS:Rotary Evaporators</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255094"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T10:26:29Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Seals */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rotary Evaporators (Rotavaps) can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are an essential piece of work-up equipment allowing you to recover your product post re-crystallisations or other purifying steps.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Loss of Vacuum===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There is generally only one source of vacuum leak on a rotavap if the pumping system is working efficiently and that is the vapour duct seal. These should be removed and degreased in petrol regularly perhaps once a month. This removes abrasives such as silica and reduces wear on the seal and duct. When clean, replace with a small quantity of grease on the seal which will both lubricate, reducing wear, and improve the vacuum by filling the small gap. Glass is never totally concentric.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Vapour duct removal for the most common models in Chemistry the Buchi R111 and R114.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On all Buchii  R114 models to remove  the vapour duct push in the locking pin in the bearing housing then wind the combi clip up towards the bearing housing clockwise and it will come out. Clean with solvent then lightly grease the cone before pushing back in this will aid release the next time. These units only take the vapour duct with the green dot on next to the cone all others are too small.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Buchi R111 models and all previous models  do not have a lock button but can be fitted with a vapour tube with a combi lock. Only vapour ducts without the green dot fit these models all others are too large.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If the duct is stuck solid then the motor housing has to be removed and the duct forced out. Bets to take to CRT to do this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is always good to have the appropriate size of cone on the end of the duct to prevent having to purchase too many adaptors. Most groups do not need anything larger than a B24 cone then you can set up all your glassware with only B24 and B19 sockets with the need of only one adaptor. This makes ease of use and cost savings possible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Seals===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ Buchii Rotavap Replacement Seals&lt;br /&gt;
! rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Model !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Seal Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Vertical Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Diagonal Assembly&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! width=&amp;quot;50px&amp;quot; | Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-111 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 017485 || £84.00 || 017484 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-114 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 032339 || £84.00 || 032340 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-210/215 || 048021 WD 26 || £31.35 || 048160 || £76.50 || 048164 || £84.50&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255093</id>
		<title>CRTS:Rotary Evaporators</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255093"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T10:25:48Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Seals */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rotary Evaporators (Rotavaps) can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are an essential piece of work-up equipment allowing you to recover your product post re-crystallisations or other purifying steps.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Loss of Vacuum===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There is generally only one source of vacuum leak on a rotavap if the pumping system is working efficiently and that is the vapour duct seal. These should be removed and degreased in petrol regularly perhaps once a month. This removes abrasives such as silica and reduces wear on the seal and duct. When clean, replace with a small quantity of grease on the seal which will both lubricate, reducing wear, and improve the vacuum by filling the small gap. Glass is never totally concentric.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Vapour duct removal for the most common models in Chemistry the Buchi R111 and R114.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On all Buchii  R114 models to remove  the vapour duct push in the locking pin in the bearing housing then wind the combi clip up towards the bearing housing clockwise and it will come out. Clean with solvent then lightly grease the cone before pushing back in this will aid release the next time. These units only take the vapour duct with the green dot on next to the cone all others are too small.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Buchi R111 models and all previous models  do not have a lock button but can be fitted with a vapour tube with a combi lock. Only vapour ducts without the green dot fit these models all others are too large.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If the duct is stuck solid then the motor housing has to be removed and the duct forced out. Bets to take to CRT to do this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is always good to have the appropriate size of cone on the end of the duct to prevent having to purchase too many adaptors. Most groups do not need anything larger than a B24 cone then you can set up all your glassware with only B24 and B19 sockets with the need of only one adaptor. This makes ease of use and cost savings possible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Seals===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ Buchii Rotavap Replacement Seals&lt;br /&gt;
! rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Model !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Seal Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Vertical Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Diagonal Assembly&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price !! Part No. !! Price&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-111 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 017485 || £84.00 || 017484 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-114 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 032339 || £84.00 || 032340 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-210/215 || 048021 WD 26 || £31.35 || 048160 || £76.50 || 048164 || £84.50&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255092</id>
		<title>CRTS:Rotary Evaporators</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255092"/>
		<updated>2012-07-02T10:25:19Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Seals */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Rotary Evaporators (Rotavaps) can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are an essential piece of work-up equipment allowing you to recover your product post re-crystallisations or other purifying steps.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Loss of Vacuum===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There is generally only one source of vacuum leak on a rotavap if the pumping system is working efficiently and that is the vapour duct seal. These should be removed and degreased in petrol regularly perhaps once a month. This removes abrasives such as silica and reduces wear on the seal and duct. When clean, replace with a small quantity of grease on the seal which will both lubricate, reducing wear, and improve the vacuum by filling the small gap. Glass is never totally concentric.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Vapour duct removal for the most common models in Chemistry the Buchi R111 and R114.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On all Buchii  R114 models to remove  the vapour duct push in the locking pin in the bearing housing then wind the combi clip up towards the bearing housing clockwise and it will come out. Clean with solvent then lightly grease the cone before pushing back in this will aid release the next time. These units only take the vapour duct with the green dot on next to the cone all others are too small.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Buchi R111 models and all previous models  do not have a lock button but can be fitted with a vapour tube with a combi lock. Only vapour ducts without the green dot fit these models all others are too large.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If the duct is stuck solid then the motor housing has to be removed and the duct forced out. Bets to take to CRT to do this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is always good to have the appropriate size of cone on the end of the duct to prevent having to purchase too many adaptors. Most groups do not need anything larger than a B24 cone then you can set up all your glassware with only B24 and B19 sockets with the need of only one adaptor. This makes ease of use and cost savings possible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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|+ Buchii Rotavap Replacement Seals&lt;br /&gt;
! rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Model !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Seal Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Vertical Assembly !! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Vapour Duct Diagonal Assembly&lt;br /&gt;
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| R-111 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 017485 || £84.00 || 017484 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
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| R-114 || 000636 KD 22 || £31.35 || 032339 || £84.00 || 032340 || £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
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| R-210/215 || 048021 WD 26 || £31.35 || 048160 || £76.50 || 048164 || £84.50&lt;br /&gt;
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	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators&amp;diff=255091</id>
		<title>CRTS:Rotary Evaporators</title>
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		<updated>2012-07-02T10:21:31Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: Created page with &amp;quot; Return to the CRTS homepage.  ==Function / Use==  Rotary Evaporators (Rotavaps) can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. ...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
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Rotary Evaporators (Rotavaps) can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are an essential piece of work-up equipment allowing you to recover your product post re-crystallisations or other purifying steps.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
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===Loss of Vacuum===&lt;br /&gt;
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There is generally only one source of vacuum leak on a rotavap if the pumping system is working efficiently and that is the vapour duct seal. These should be removed and degreased in petrol regularly perhaps once a month. This removes abrasives such as silica and reduces wear on the seal and duct. When clean, replace with a small quantity of grease on the seal which will both lubricate, reducing wear, and improve the vacuum by filling the small gap. Glass is never totally concentric.&lt;br /&gt;
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Vapour duct removal for the most common models in Chemistry the Buchi R111 and R114.&lt;br /&gt;
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On all Buchii  R114 models to remove  the vapour duct push in the locking pin in the bearing housing then wind the combi clip up towards the bearing housing clockwise and it will come out. Clean with solvent then lightly grease the cone before pushing back in this will aid release the next time. These units only take the vapour duct with the green dot on next to the cone all others are too small.&lt;br /&gt;
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Buchi R111 models and all previous models  do not have a lock button but can be fitted with a vapour tube with a combi lock. Only vapour ducts without the green dot fit these models all others are too large.&lt;br /&gt;
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If the duct is stuck solid then the motor housing has to be removed and the duct forced out. Bets to take to CRT to do this.&lt;br /&gt;
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It is always good to have the appropriate size of cone on the end of the duct to prevent having to purchase too many adaptors. Most groups do not need anything larger than a B24 cone then you can set up all your glassware with only B24 and B19 sockets with the need of only one adaptor. This makes ease of use and cost savings possible.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
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===Seals===&lt;br /&gt;
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{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ Buchii Rotavap Replacement Seals&lt;br /&gt;
! Model !! Seal Assembly !! Vapour Duct Vertical Assembly !! Vapour Duct Diagonal Assembly&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| R-111 || 000636 KD 22 £31.35 || 017485 £84.00 || 017484 £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
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| R-114 || 000636 KD 22 £31.35 || 032339 £84.00 || 032340 £84.00&lt;br /&gt;
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| R-210/215 || 048021 WD 26 £31.35 || 048160 £76.50 || 048164 £84.50&lt;br /&gt;
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	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Equipment_Tutorials_and_General_Laboratory_Techniques&amp;diff=255090</id>
		<title>CRTS:Equipment Tutorials and General Laboratory Techniques</title>
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		<updated>2012-07-02T10:08:09Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
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==Equipment Tutorials==&lt;br /&gt;
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*[[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Tutorial | Hotplate-Stirrers]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*[[CRTS:Rotary_Evaporators | Rotavaps]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==General Laboratory Technique==&lt;br /&gt;
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*[[CRTS:Cold_Reactions | Cold Reactions]]&lt;br /&gt;
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*[[CRTS:Sharps | Sharps]]&lt;br /&gt;
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	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Waste_Solvent_Funnels&amp;diff=254989</id>
		<title>CRTS:Waste Solvent Funnels</title>
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		<updated>2012-05-16T10:52:26Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
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==Kromatek SCAT Funnels==&lt;br /&gt;
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There is rarely fume-hood space available to dedicate to waste solvent storage, not to mention getting the drums in and out of the fume-hoods themselves. The&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Waste_Solvent_Funnels&amp;diff=254988</id>
		<title>CRTS:Waste Solvent Funnels</title>
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		<updated>2012-05-16T10:09:51Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: Created page with &amp;quot; 200px    Return to the CRTS homepage.   ==Kromatek SCAT Funnels==  Ther...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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==Kromatek SCAT Funnels==&lt;br /&gt;
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There is rarely fume-hood space available to dedicate to waste solvent storage.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers&amp;diff=254987</id>
		<title>CRTS:Recommended Equipment Suppliers</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers&amp;diff=254987"/>
		<updated>2012-05-16T10:08:20Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
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The Chemistry Research Technicians have been around long enough (well, some of them) to know what lasts and they typically see more of the insides of equipment than the manufacturers would like. The equipment recommended below is listed here for a reason and you can be confident that it will serve you well.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Safety Equipment==&lt;br /&gt;
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* [[CRTS:Waste Solvent Funnels | Waste Solvent Funnels]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Electrical Equipment==&lt;br /&gt;
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* [[CRTS:UV_Lamps | UV Lamps]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Recommended_Supplier | Hotplate-Stirrers]]&lt;br /&gt;
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===Vacuum Equipment===&lt;br /&gt;
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* Vacuum Pumps&lt;br /&gt;
:* [[CRTS:Diaphragm_Pumps | Diaphragm Pumps]]&lt;br /&gt;
:* [[CRTS:Rotary_Vane_Pumps | Rotary Vane Pumps]]&lt;br /&gt;
:* Dry Scrolling Pumps&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Handheld_Vacuum_Tester | Handheld Vacuum Tester]]&lt;br /&gt;
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===Chillers===&lt;br /&gt;
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* [[CRTS:Re-circulating_Coolers | Re-circulating Coolers]]&lt;br /&gt;
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* [[CRTS:Glass-ware | ICL Custom Glass-ware]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Gas Equipment==&lt;br /&gt;
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* [[CRTS:Gas_Regulators | Gas Regulators]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Other Suppliers==&lt;br /&gt;
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* RS items can be purchased direct on ICIS. Our local sales representative is Richard Foxcroft.&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;Swagelok&#039; items can be purchased through &amp;quot;London Fluid System Technologies&amp;quot; who are registered on ICIS. Our local sales representative is Ed Ormerod.&lt;br /&gt;
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	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support&amp;diff=232858</id>
		<title>CRTS:Chemistry Research Technical Support</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support&amp;diff=232858"/>
		<updated>2012-02-16T09:31:41Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Laundry Facilities for Lab Coats */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;This page is run by the Chemistry Research Technicians to provide you with useful information about [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Standard_Procedures | departmental procedures]], [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Systems | systems]], [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Equipment_Tutorials | equipment tutorials]], [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers | recommended suppliers]] and finally - if we haven&#039;t already answered your query here - [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Contact_Information | contact information]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Standard Procedures==&lt;br /&gt;
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This section details processes which are part of the day-to-day running of the department and affect everyone to a greater or lesser extent. Every-time you admire a notice/poster board, switch on your PC or hang your coat - technicians behind the scenes have enabled that to happen.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Equipment Repairs===&lt;br /&gt;
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A key purpose to having on-site technical support is performing quick repairs on the wide and varying range of equipment which is essential to your research operations. We understand that things get broken or damaged through everyday use - but before you come and see us, preferably before you use something - just have a look at our [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Equipment Tutorials|Equipment Tutorials]] section to make sure you are using your equipment properly. We are here to help - but you can help us by making sure our workload is no heavier than it need be. It should also be beneficial to you in savings on equipment down-time and repair/replacement costs.&lt;br /&gt;
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Before you bring anything to us for repair, please make sure to complete a decontamination certificate [http://www.imperial.ac.uk/workspace/safety/public/Public%20Access/Decontamination%20Certificates/Equipment%20Decon%20Cert%20July%202009%20Protected.doc available here]. Please remember - we have to take apart some fairly complex pieces of equipment, servicing and repair is much easier to do when equipment is not contaminated. In the case of glass-blowing, the glass-blower will often have to blow into it directly which carries a fairly high risk of exposure.&lt;br /&gt;
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If you kill your techncians they will not be able to help you any more. If you expose your technicians to unnecessary contamination risks they will be unhappy about it - do not be surprised if your repair jobs do not get done.&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRT currently have the expertise to operate three main areas of equipment repair - Mechanical, Electrical and Glass-ware.&lt;br /&gt;
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Mechanical repairs centre around Vacuum pumps; there are also occasional hydraulic presses and pressured reaction vessels. The basic diagnostics can be conducted by most of the team who can also perform basic repairs. More serious problems require man-hours we do not have to fix and consequently these jobs may be sent off-site at greater cost.&lt;br /&gt;
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Electrical repairs are conducted by [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Stefanos Karapanagiotidis]] who is also our departmental PAT Tester; as such, you can be confident of an extremely high quality of repairs.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Glass_Repairs | Glass repairs]] can be carried out on-site by [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Stephen Ramsey]]. Where Steve cannot help you directly he can recommend an external company at prices agreed with the Department.&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[CRTS:Electrical_Safety_Testing | Electrical Safety Testing]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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Electrical Safety Testing - commonly referred to as PAT Testing ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_appliance_testing Portable Appliance Testing]) - is an essential Health &amp;amp; Safety requirement which is carried out in the Chemistry Department by [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Stefanos Karapanagiotidis]], our qualified PAT Tester.&lt;br /&gt;
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PAT Testing, done properly, can be quite a lengthy process and given the multitude of electrical items in use in the Department it takes up a considerable amount of Stefanos&#039; time. Please find more information about PAT Testing and the procedure on the [[CRTS:Electrical_Safety_Testing | dedicated page]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[CRTS:Waste_Streams | Waste Streams]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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There are a variety of Waste Streams in operation within the Department covering everything from domestic (landfill and recycling) all the way to hazardous clinical and chemical wastes. We must all be extremely vigilant to ensure no-one is unnecessarily exposed to any hazardous wastes once they have left your labs.&lt;br /&gt;
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The main routes of disposal from the department are:&lt;br /&gt;
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: Landfill&lt;br /&gt;
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:: Paper &amp;amp; Card&lt;br /&gt;
:: Plastics&lt;br /&gt;
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:: Silica&lt;br /&gt;
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More information can be found on each of the dedicated pages, or from our Waste Management Portal [[CRTS:Waste_Streams | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Defects (Cleaning/Infrastructure)===&lt;br /&gt;
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From time to time you may notice things are not exactly as they should be. This can be an inconvenience to you, but also to all the others who use the same facilities.&lt;br /&gt;
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In order to get the quickest fix we need you to report it as soon as you find it. We do not expect you to go changing light-bulbs on behalf of the college, not least because there is an element of danger (often larger than you may realise) involved in doing so.&lt;br /&gt;
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All defects of this nature should be reported to the FM Helpdesk. They operate a hotline, which can be reached by dialling 48000 from any college extension phone (those ones in every hallway) or you can log the job online [http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/facilitiesmanagement/helpdesk/defects here].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Laundry Facilities for Lab Coats===&lt;br /&gt;
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Part of the Department&#039;s responsibility to ensure everyone is appropriately attired in the lab also covers the state of the lab coats you wear. We would not expect you to take a soiled and/or contaminated lab coat outside of the department in public areas or on public transport so we offer an on-site service to remove this risk.&lt;br /&gt;
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You wouldn&#039;t dream of wearing the same shirt or jumper unwashed for months or even years, so why do the same with your lab-coat? Repeated soiling will eventually penetrate your lab coat to the point where it is not performing the protective function it is designed to do. You should plan to wash it well before this time.&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | CRT]] operate a washing facility, for lab-coats only, in the Technicians&#039; Workshop - 132a, C1 (just inside Briscoe). Bring down 8-10 lab coats from your lab, we can supply detergent. If you want your lab coat back, be sure to label it with your name under the back of the collar. The washer/dryer delivers lab coats mostly dry after a 4-5 hour cycle.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Systems==&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers | Solvent Drying Towers]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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The Department operates [[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers|Solvent Drying Towers]] as a safer alternative to solvent stills. With a moderate amount of expertise, they have been operated at lower cost and producing drier solvents than would be possible using the stills.&lt;br /&gt;
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There are two solvent drying stations, comprising four rigs in total, one each located on Level 6, C1, Chemistry and Room 307, RCS1. More information about them can be found on their dedicated page [[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers|here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Chemical Tracking Program===&lt;br /&gt;
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The College is investing in a Chemical Tracking/Inventory Program which will be piloted in Chemistry. The project is currently entering the implementation stage so you can expect more details here soon.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Bill Mason]] is the Technician taking part in implementing the project in Chemistry, please do contact him should you have any questions.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Short-term Vacuum Pump Loans===&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | CRT]] maintain a small stock of pumps that have mostly been brought back to life after being abandoned by former owners. In the case of pump failure where getting a replacement is severely time critical, we may be able to loan out vacuum pumps under certain routine maintenance agreements.&lt;br /&gt;
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Contact [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Pete Sulsh]] to find out if your circumstances meet these conditions.&lt;br /&gt;
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==[[CRTS:In-House_Design_and_Manufacture | In-House Design &amp;amp; Manufacture]]==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Image:wm207_Designed_by_CRT_Label_Blue_link_to_Wiki.jpg | thumb | 200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRT designs and supplies a range of specialist equipment where the commercial market does not meet particular specialist needs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Continuing Lines===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These items are produced in batch by the CRT for use in the department as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:NMR_Tube_Holders | NMR tube holders.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:LN2_trap_Dewars | LN2 trap dewars.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
More information can be found on the dedicated pages.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===One-off Production===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRT comprise a number of specialist design-engineers in multiple fields. The three main areas covered are electrical circuits, scientific glass-ware and machined items, produced respectively by Stephen Atkins, Stephen Ramsey and Lee Tooley.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
More examples of their work can be found on the dedicated pages.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Contents | Return to top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==[[CRTS:Equipment_Tutorials_and_General_Laboratory_Techniques | Equipment Tutorials &amp;amp; General Laboratory Techniques]]==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There&#039;s a vast variety of equipment in the department, some multi-purpose and some highly specialised. There will always be a time when you approach something you have never used before. In order to make safe, effective and proper use of the equipment at your disposal please click through to our dedicated page where you can learn more from some people who have seen it all.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Contents | Return to top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==[[CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers | Recommended Equipment Suppliers]]==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Wm207_Recommended_by_CRT_Label_Blue.jpg | thumb | 200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
University Level Research receives vast amounts of funding (some people may disagree here) but also suffers from relatively high turnover as well. Academics both new and old all need new equipment from time to time and to save you time and money in the long run, please purchase from one of our recommended suppliers.&lt;br /&gt;
These are agreed with College Central Purchasing, so you are getting the benefit of all that combined purchasing power for a cost you won&#039;t beat anywhere else - AND our knowledge and expertise, so your new equipment will be suited to the specialised chemical environment in which it will be put to use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Please click through to our [[CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers | dedicated page]] to see our recommendations and prices.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Contents | Return to top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Contact Information]]==&lt;br /&gt;
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If we haven&#039;t already answered your question on these pages, then you can find our contact information on our profile pages, linked [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research Technicians | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support&amp;diff=232539</id>
		<title>CRTS:Chemistry Research Technical Support</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support&amp;diff=232539"/>
		<updated>2012-02-15T16:47:37Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Laundry Facilities for Lab Coats */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;This page is run by the Chemistry Research Technicians to provide you with useful information about [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Standard_Procedures | departmental procedures]], [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Systems | systems]], [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Equipment_Tutorials | equipment tutorials]], [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers | recommended suppliers]] and finally - if we haven&#039;t already answered your query here - [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Contact_Information | contact information]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Standard Procedures==&lt;br /&gt;
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This section details processes which are part of the day-to-day running of the department and affect everyone to a greater or lesser extent. Every-time you admire a notice/poster board, switch on your PC or hang your coat - technicians behind the scenes have enabled that to happen.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Equipment Repairs===&lt;br /&gt;
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A key purpose to having on-site technical support is performing quick repairs on the wide and varying range of equipment which is essential to your research operations. We understand that things get broken or damaged through everyday use - but before you come and see us, preferably before you use something - just have a look at our [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Equipment Tutorials|Equipment Tutorials]] section to make sure you are using your equipment properly. We are here to help - but you can help us by making sure our workload is no heavier than it need be. It should also be beneficial to you in savings on equipment down-time and repair/replacement costs.&lt;br /&gt;
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Before you bring anything to us for repair, please make sure to complete a decontamination certificate [http://www.imperial.ac.uk/workspace/safety/public/Public%20Access/Decontamination%20Certificates/Equipment%20Decon%20Cert%20July%202009%20Protected.doc available here]. Please remember - we have to take apart some fairly complex pieces of equipment, servicing and repair is much easier to do when equipment is not contaminated. In the case of glass-blowing, the glass-blower will often have to blow into it directly which carries a fairly high risk of exposure.&lt;br /&gt;
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If you kill your techncians they will not be able to help you any more. If you expose your technicians to unnecessary contamination risks they will be unhappy about it - do not be surprised if your repair jobs do not get done.&lt;br /&gt;
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=====Repair Disciplines=====&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRT currently have the expertise to operate three main areas of equipment repair - Mechanical, Electrical and Glass-ware.&lt;br /&gt;
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Mechanical repairs centre around Vacuum pumps; there are also occasional hydraulic presses and pressured reaction vessels. The basic diagnostics can be conducted by most of the team who can also perform basic repairs. More serious problems require man-hours we do not have to fix and consequently these jobs may be sent off-site at greater cost.&lt;br /&gt;
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Electrical repairs are conducted by [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Stefanos Karapanagiotidis]] who is also our departmental PAT Tester; as such, you can be confident of an extremely high quality of repairs.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Glass_Repairs | Glass repairs]] can be carried out on-site by [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Stephen Ramsey]]. Where Steve cannot help you directly he can recommend an external company at prices agreed with the Department.&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[CRTS:Electrical_Safety_Testing | Electrical Safety Testing]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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Electrical Safety Testing - commonly referred to as PAT Testing ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_appliance_testing Portable Appliance Testing]) - is an essential Health &amp;amp; Safety requirement which is carried out in the Chemistry Department by [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Stefanos Karapanagiotidis]], our qualified PAT Tester.&lt;br /&gt;
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PAT Testing, done properly, can be quite a lengthy process and given the multitude of electrical items in use in the Department it takes up a considerable amount of Stefanos&#039; time. Please find more information about PAT Testing and the procedure on the [[CRTS:Electrical_Safety_Testing | dedicated page]].&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Contents | Return to top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[CRTS:Waste_Streams | Waste Streams]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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There are a variety of Waste Streams in operation within the Department covering everything from domestic (landfill and recycling) all the way to hazardous clinical and chemical wastes. We must all be extremely vigilant to ensure no-one is unnecessarily exposed to any hazardous wastes once they have left your labs.&lt;br /&gt;
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The main routes of disposal from the department are:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Waste_Streams#Domestic_Waste | Domestic]]&lt;br /&gt;
: Landfill&lt;br /&gt;
: Recycling&lt;br /&gt;
:: Paper &amp;amp; Card&lt;br /&gt;
:: Plastics&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Waste_Streams#Glass_Waste | Glass]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Image:wm207_Chemical_Waste_Label_Small.jpg | thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Chemical_Waste | Chemical Waste]]&lt;br /&gt;
: Bulk&lt;br /&gt;
:: Hydrocarbon&lt;br /&gt;
:: Chlorinated&lt;br /&gt;
:: Silica&lt;br /&gt;
:: Clinical&lt;br /&gt;
: Lab Smalls&lt;br /&gt;
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More information can be found on each of the dedicated pages, or from our Waste Management Portal [[CRTS:Waste_Streams | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Defects (Cleaning/Infrastructure)===&lt;br /&gt;
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From time to time you may notice things are not exactly as they should be. This can be an inconvenience to you, but also to all the others who use the same facilities.&lt;br /&gt;
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In order to get the quickest fix we need you to report it as soon as you find it. We do not expect you to go changing light-bulbs on behalf of the college, not least because there is an element of danger (often larger than you may realise) involved in doing so.&lt;br /&gt;
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All defects of this nature should be reported to the FM Helpdesk. They operate a hotline, which can be reached by dialling 48000 from any college extension phone (those ones in every hallway) or you can log the job online [http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/facilitiesmanagement/helpdesk/defects here].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Laundry Facilities for Lab Coats===&lt;br /&gt;
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Part of the Department&#039;s responsibility to ensure everyone is appropriately attired in the lab also covers the state of the lab coats you wear. We would not expect you to take a soiled and/or contaminated lab coat outside of the department in public areas or on public transport so we offer an on-site service to remove this risk.&lt;br /&gt;
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You wouldn&#039;t dream of wearing the same shirt or jumper unwashed for months or even years, so why do the same with your lab-coat? Repeated soiling will eventually penetrate your lab coat to the point where it is not performing the protective function it is designed to do. You should plan to wash it well before this time.&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | CRT]] operate a washing facility, for lab-coats only, in the Technicians&#039; Workshop - 132a, C1 (just inside Briscoe). Bring down 8-10 lab coats from your lab, we can supply detergent. The washer/dryer delivers lab coats mostly dry after a 4-5 hour cycle.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Systems==&lt;br /&gt;
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===[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers | Solvent Drying Towers]]===&lt;br /&gt;
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The Department operates [[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers|Solvent Drying Towers]] as a safer alternative to solvent stills. With a moderate amount of expertise, they have been operated at lower cost and producing drier solvents than would be possible using the stills.&lt;br /&gt;
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There are two solvent drying stations, comprising four rigs in total, one each located on Level 6, C1, Chemistry and Room 307, RCS1. More information about them can be found on their dedicated page [[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers|here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Chemical Tracking Program===&lt;br /&gt;
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The College is investing in a Chemical Tracking/Inventory Program which will be piloted in Chemistry. The project is currently entering the implementation stage so you can expect more details here soon.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Bill Mason]] is the Technician taking part in implementing the project in Chemistry, please do contact him should you have any questions.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Short-term Vacuum Pump Loans===&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | CRT]] maintain a small stock of pumps that have mostly been brought back to life after being abandoned by former owners. In the case of pump failure where getting a replacement is severely time critical, we may be able to loan out vacuum pumps under certain routine maintenance agreements.&lt;br /&gt;
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Contact [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Pete Sulsh]] to find out if your circumstances meet these conditions.&lt;br /&gt;
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==[[CRTS:In-House_Design_and_Manufacture | In-House Design &amp;amp; Manufacture]]==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:wm207_Designed_by_CRT_Label_Blue_link_to_Wiki.jpg | thumb | 200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRT designs and supplies a range of specialist equipment where the commercial market does not meet particular specialist needs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Continuing Lines===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These items are produced in batch by the CRT for use in the department as needed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:NMR_Tube_Holders | NMR tube holders.]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:LN2_trap_Dewars | LN2 trap dewars.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
More information can be found on the dedicated pages.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===One-off Production===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRT comprise a number of specialist design-engineers in multiple fields. The three main areas covered are electrical circuits, scientific glass-ware and machined items, produced respectively by Stephen Atkins, Stephen Ramsey and Lee Tooley.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
More examples of their work can be found on the dedicated pages.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Contents | Return to top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==[[CRTS:Equipment_Tutorials_and_General_Laboratory_Techniques | Equipment Tutorials &amp;amp; General Laboratory Techniques]]==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There&#039;s a vast variety of equipment in the department, some multi-purpose and some highly specialised. There will always be a time when you approach something you have never used before. In order to make safe, effective and proper use of the equipment at your disposal please click through to our dedicated page where you can learn more from some people who have seen it all.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Contents | Return to top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==[[CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers | Recommended Equipment Suppliers]]==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Wm207_Recommended_by_CRT_Label_Blue.jpg | thumb | 200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
University Level Research receives vast amounts of funding (some people may disagree here) but also suffers from relatively high turnover as well. Academics both new and old all need new equipment from time to time and to save you time and money in the long run, please purchase from one of our recommended suppliers.&lt;br /&gt;
These are agreed with College Central Purchasing, so you are getting the benefit of all that combined purchasing power for a cost you won&#039;t beat anywhere else - AND our knowledge and expertise, so your new equipment will be suited to the specialised chemical environment in which it will be put to use.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Please click through to our [[CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers | dedicated page]] to see our recommendations and prices.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support#Contents | Return to top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Contact Information]]==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If we haven&#039;t already answered your question on these pages, then you can find our contact information on our profile pages, linked [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research Technicians | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Gas_Regulators&amp;diff=227180</id>
		<title>CRTS:Gas Regulators</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Gas_Regulators&amp;diff=227180"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:57:57Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
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==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recommended Suppliers==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRT recommended supplier for Gas Regulators is Gas-Arc&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Image:wm207_Gas-Arc_Regulators.jpg | centre | 750px]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers&amp;diff=227179</id>
		<title>CRTS:Hotplate Stirrers</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers&amp;diff=227179"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:57:50Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
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==Function / Use==&lt;br /&gt;
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Hotplate-Stirrers can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are as fundamental to modern Chemistry as the age-old, iconic , Bunsen Burner - without the inherent risk of ignition/naked flame issues.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
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A lot of IKA hotplate-stirrers are currently being found with missing knobs. This may seem trivial, especially where they are only required for one fucntion, however it does expose the user to some electrical risk. As a result, any found with missing knobs will be very quickly condemned by Stefanos at the time of PAT Testing.&lt;br /&gt;
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In the past the CRT have replaced these knobs at the Department&#039;s expense. This will no longer be the case. We encourage you to save the potential loss of your equipment and protect yourselves by purchasing replacement knobs for your IKA hotplates-stirrers as necessary. Product information can be found [[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Replacement_Knobs | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Alternatively, we would encourage you to buy better Hotplate_Stirrers which do not suffer from this problem, notably the CRT recommended Heidolph model. This recommendation is in-line with the College&#039;s carbon footprint policy: to buy better equipment that does not need to be replaced so frequently. Avoiding wasted energy and cost in the form of increased production and waste disposal.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
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===Replacement Knobs===&lt;br /&gt;
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IKA replacement knobs and bypass contacts are available from VWR.&lt;br /&gt;
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{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ IKA Hotplate-Stirrer Replacement Parts&lt;br /&gt;
! Part !! VWR Part Code !! Cost (each, ex.VAT) !! Last Updated&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Control Knob || 008103246 || £8.40 || 31/01/12&lt;br /&gt;
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| Plug Contact (For RTC Basic) || IKAA1584002 || £8.54 || 31/01/12&lt;br /&gt;
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	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Gas_Regulators&amp;diff=227178</id>
		<title>CRTS:Gas Regulators</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Gas_Regulators&amp;diff=227178"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:57:38Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
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==Function/Use==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recommended Suppliers==&lt;br /&gt;
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The CRT recommended supplier for Gas Regulators is Gas-Arc&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Image:wm207_Gas-Arc_Regulators.jpg | centre | 750px]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Gas_Regulators&amp;diff=227177</id>
		<title>CRTS:Gas Regulators</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Gas_Regulators&amp;diff=227177"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:56:51Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: Created page with &amp;quot; Return to the CRTS homepage.    ==Use / Function==    ==Maintenance / Basic Care==    ==Tutorial==    ==Recommended Suppliers==  T...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Use / Function==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Suppliers==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The CRT recommended supplier for Gas Regulators is Gas-Arc&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:wm207_Gas-Arc_Regulators.jpg | centre | 750px]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=File:Wm207_Gas-Arc_Regulators.jpg&amp;diff=227176</id>
		<title>File:Wm207 Gas-Arc Regulators.jpg</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=File:Wm207_Gas-Arc_Regulators.jpg&amp;diff=227176"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:56:25Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers&amp;diff=227162</id>
		<title>CRTS:Recommended Equipment Suppliers</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers&amp;diff=227162"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:43:36Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Image:Wm207_Recommended_by_CRT_Label_Blue.jpg | thumb | 200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Chemistry Research Technicians have been around long enough (well, some of them) to know what lasts and they typically see more of the insides of equipment than the manufacturers would like. The equipment recommended below is listed here for a reason and you can be confident that it will serve you well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Electrical Equipment==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:UV_Lamps | UV Lamps]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Recommended_Supplier | Hotplate-Stirrers]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Vacuum Equipment===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Vacuum Pumps&lt;br /&gt;
:* [[CRTS:Diaphragm_Pumps | Diaphragm Pumps]]&lt;br /&gt;
:* [[CRTS:Rotary_Vane_Pumps | Rotary Vane Pumps]]&lt;br /&gt;
:* Dry Scrolling Pumps&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Handheld_Vacuum_Tester | Handheld Vacuum Tester]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Chillers===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Re-circulating_Coolers | Re-circulating Coolers]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Glass-ware==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Glass-ware | ICL Custom Glass-ware]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Gas Equipment==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Gas_Regulators | Gas Regulators]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Other Suppliers==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* RS items can be purchased direct on ICIS. Our local sales representative is Richard Foxcroft.&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;Swagelok&#039; items can be purchased through &amp;quot;London Fluid System Technologies&amp;quot; who are registered on ICIS. Our local sales representative is Ed Ormerod.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers&amp;diff=227160</id>
		<title>CRTS:Hotplate Stirrers</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers&amp;diff=227160"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:40:20Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function/Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Hotplate-Stirrers can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are as fundamental to modern Chemistry as the age-old, iconic , Bunsen Burner - without the inherent risk of ignition/naked flame issues.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A lot of IKA hotplate-stirrers are currently being found with missing knobs. This may seem trivial, especially where they are only required for one fucntion, however it does expose the user to some electrical risk. As a result, any found with missing knobs will be very quickly condemned by Stefanos at the time of PAT Testing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the past the CRT have replaced these knobs at the Department&#039;s expense. This will no longer be the case. We encourage you to save the potential loss of your equipment and protect yourselves by purchasing replacement knobs for your IKA hotplates-stirrers as necessary. Product information can be found [[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Replacement_Knobs | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Alternatively, we would encourage you to buy better Hotplate_Stirrers which do not suffer from this problem, notably the CRT recommended Heidolph model. This recommendation is in-line with the College&#039;s carbon footprint policy: to buy better equipment that does not need to be replaced so frequently. Avoiding wasted energy and cost in the form of increased production and waste disposal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Replacement Knobs===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
IKA replacement knobs and bypass contacts are available from VWR.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ IKA Hotplate-Stirrer Replacement Parts&lt;br /&gt;
! Part !! VWR Part Code !! Cost (each, ex.VAT) !! Last Updated&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Control Knob || 008103246 || £8.40 || 31/01/12&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Plug Contact (For RTC Basic) || IKAA1584002 || £8.54 || 31/01/12&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Electrical_Safety_Testing&amp;diff=227159</id>
		<title>CRTS:Electrical Safety Testing</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Electrical_Safety_Testing&amp;diff=227159"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:39:27Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Electrical Safety Testing==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Electrical Safety Testing - commonly referred to as PAT Testing ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_appliance_testing Portable Appliance Testing]) - is an essential Health &amp;amp; Safety requirement which is carried out in the Chemistry Department by [[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technicians | Stefanos Karapanagiotidis]], our qualified PAT Tester.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
PAT Testing, done properly, can be quite a lengthy process and given the multitude of electrical items in use in the Department it takes up a considerable amount of Stefanos&#039; time. For that reason we would ask that you follow the procedure given below.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Procedure==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Please make contact with Stefanos to arrange a suitable time for the testing to take place. Bear in mind that he has a very busy timetable so you should aim to plan in advance.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Identify all the equipment (new, out of date, damaged) that requires testing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Decontaminate a suitable area of work bench for both the (decontaminated) items waiting to be tested and the testing itself to be carried out.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Decontaminate the items and sort by type then brand and model. Where the item comes with detachable leads (mains or other), please decontaminate these as well and locate them separate from the other equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Large (immobile) equipment should be decontaminated &#039;&#039;in situ&#039;&#039; with a suitable amount of clear space around it to allow full access for testing. Please pay particular attention for broken glass and needles in or around the equipment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Decontamination Procedure===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Wipe down with a damp cloth followed by wiping with isopropanol or ethanol.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* For particularly greasy surfaces you may use petroleum spirit or an appropriate domestic cleaner. Be aware that petroleum spirit is an aggressive solvent and prolonged use may remove paint from the exterior of your equipment. Do not use acetone unless it is explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Once complete please note down the items on a standard decontamination form, available [http://www.imperial.ac.uk/workspace/safety/public/Public%20Access/Decontamination%20Certificates/Equipment%20Decon%20Cert%20July%202009%20Protected.doc here]. One form is sufficient for all items to be tested.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers&amp;diff=227157</id>
		<title>CRTS:Recommended Equipment Suppliers</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers&amp;diff=227157"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:38:43Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Image:Wm207_Recommended_by_CRT_Label_Blue.jpg | thumb | 200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Chemistry Research Technicians have been around long enough (well, some of them) to know what lasts and they typically see more of the insides of equipment than the manufacturers would like. The equipment recommended below is listed here for a reason and you can be confident that it will serve you well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Electrical Equipment==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:UV_Lamps | UV Lamps]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Recommended_Supplier | Hotplate-Stirrers]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Vacuum Equipment===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Vacuum Pumps&lt;br /&gt;
:* [[CRTS:Diaphragm_Pumps | Diaphragm Pumps]]&lt;br /&gt;
:* [[CRTS:Rotary_Vane_Pumps | Rotary Vane Pumps]]&lt;br /&gt;
:* Dry Scrolling Pumps&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Handheld_Vacuum_Tester | Handheld Vacuum Tester]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Chillers===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Re-circulating_Coolers | Re-circulating Coolers]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Glass-ware==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* [[CRTS:Glass-ware | ICL Custom Glass-ware]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Other Suppliers==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* RS items can be purchased direct on ICIS. Our local sales representative is Richard Foxcroft.&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;Swagelok&#039; items can be purchased through &amp;quot;London Fluid System Technologies&amp;quot; who are registered on ICIS. Our local sales representative is Ed Ormerod.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Recommended_Equipment_Suppliers#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers&amp;diff=227132</id>
		<title>CRTS:Hotplate Stirrers</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers&amp;diff=227132"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:26:47Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function/Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Hotplate-Stirrers can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are as fundamental to modern Chemistry as the age-old, iconic , Bunsen Burner - without the inherent risk of ignition/naked flame issues.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A lot of IKA hotplate-stirrers are currently being found with missing knobs. This may seem trivial, especially where they are only required for one fucntion, however it does expose the user to some electrical risk. As a result, any found with missing knobs will be very quickly condemned by Stefanos at the time of PAT Testing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the past the CRT have replaced these knobs at the Department&#039;s expense. This will no longer be the case. We encourage you to save the potential loss of your equipment and protect yourselves by purchasing replacement knobs for your IKA hotplates-stirrers as necessary. Product information can be found [[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Replacement_Knobs | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Alternatively, we would encourage you to buy better Hotplate_Stirrers which do not suffer from this problem, notably the CRT recommended Heidolph model. This recommendation is in-line with the College&#039;s carbon footprint policy: to buy better equipment that does not need to be replaced so frequently. Avoiding wasted energy and cost in the form of increased production and waste disposal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Replacement Knobs===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
IKA replacement knobs and bypass contacts are available from VWR.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ IKA Hotplate-Stirrer Replacement Parts&lt;br /&gt;
! Part !! VWR Part Code !! Cost (each, ex.VAT) !! Last Updated&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Control Knob || 008103246 || £8.40 || 31/01/12&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Plug Contact (For RTC Basic) || IKAA1584002 || £8.54 || 31/01/12&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers&amp;diff=227131</id>
		<title>CRTS:Hotplate Stirrers</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers&amp;diff=227131"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:25:32Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Recommended Supplier */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function/Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Hotplate-Stirrers can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are as fundamental to modern Chemistry as the age-old, iconic , Bunsen Burner - without the inherent risk of ignition/naked flame issues.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A lot of IKA hotplate-stirrers are currently being found with missing knobs. This may seem trivial, especially where they are only required for one fucntion, however it does expose the user to some electrical risk. As a result, any found with missing knobs will be very quickly condemned by Stefanos at the time of PAT Testing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the past the CRT have replaced these knobs at the Department&#039;s expense. This will no longer be the case. We encourage you to save the potential loss of your equipment and protect yourselves by purchasing replacement knobs for your IKA hotplates-stirrers as necessary. Product information can be found [[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Replacement_Knobs | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Alternatively, we would encourage you to buy better Hotplate_Stirrers which do not suffer from this problem, notably the CRT recommended Heidolph model. This recommendation is in-line with the College&#039;s carbon footprint policy: to buy better equipment that does not need to be replaced so frequently. Avoiding wasted energy and cost in the form of increased production and waste disposal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Replacement Knobs===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
IKA replacement knobs and bypass contacts are available from VWR.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+ IKA Hotplate-Stirrer Replacement Parts&lt;br /&gt;
! Part !! VWR Part Code !! Cost (each, ex.VAT) !! Last Updated&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Control Knob || 008103246 || £8.40 || 31/01/12&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Plug Contact (For RTC Basic) || IKAA1584002 || £8.54 || 31/01/12&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers&amp;diff=227130</id>
		<title>CRTS:Hotplate Stirrers</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers&amp;diff=227130"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:25:16Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: Created page with &amp;quot; Return to the CRTS homepage.  ==Function/Use==  Hotplate-Stirrers can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are as fu...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Function/Use==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Hotplate-Stirrers can be found in almost all modern Chemistry labs. They are as fundamental to modern Chemistry as the age-old, iconic , Bunsen Burner - without the inherent risk of ignition/naked flame issues.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Maintenance / Basic Care==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A lot of IKA hotplate-stirrers are currently being found with missing knobs. This may seem trivial, especially where they are only required for one fucntion, however it does expose the user to some electrical risk. As a result, any found with missing knobs will be very quickly condemned by Stefanos at the time of PAT Testing.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the past the CRT have replaced these knobs at the Department&#039;s expense. This will no longer be the case. We encourage you to save the potential loss of your equipment and protect yourselves by purchasing replacement knobs for your IKA hotplates-stirrers as necessary. Product information can be found [[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Replacement_Knobs | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Alternatively, we would encourage you to buy better Hotplate_Stirrers which do not suffer from this problem, notably the CRT recommended Heidolph model. This recommendation is in-line with the College&#039;s carbon footprint policy: to buy better equipment that does not need to be replaced so frequently. Avoiding wasted energy and cost in the form of increased production and waste disposal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Tutorial==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recommended Supplier==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Replacement Knobs===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
IKA replacement knobs and bypass contacts are available from VWR.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;centre&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
+ IKA Hotplate-Stirrer Replacement Parts&lt;br /&gt;
|+&lt;br /&gt;
! Part !! VWR Part Code !! Cost (each, ex.VAT) !! Last Updated&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Control Knob || 008103246 || £8.40 || 31/01/12&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Plug Contact (For RTC Basic) || IKAA1584002 || £8.54 || 31/01/12&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Equipment_Tutorials_and_General_Laboratory_Techniques&amp;diff=227128</id>
		<title>CRTS:Equipment Tutorials and General Laboratory Techniques</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Equipment_Tutorials_and_General_Laboratory_Techniques&amp;diff=227128"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T15:07:50Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Equipment Tutorials==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[CRTS:Hotplate_Stirrers#Tutorial | Hotplate-Stirrers]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==General Laboratory Technique==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[CRTS:Cold_Reactions | Cold Reactions]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[CRTS:Sharps | Sharps]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Equipment_Tutorials_and_General_Laboratory_Techniques#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers&amp;diff=227060</id>
		<title>CRTS:Solvent Drying Towers</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers&amp;diff=227060"/>
		<updated>2012-02-03T11:23:31Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: /* Emergency Procedures */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;This page contains general information relating to the use and running of the Solvent Drying Towers, operated by the CRT.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support|Return to CRTS Homepage]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates | Live Updates]]==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Please find more specific, latest information [[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates | here]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Availability==&lt;br /&gt;
There are currently 10 solvent lines running on the Solvent Drying Rigs in Chemistry, with 3 down temporarily due to lack of replacement parts. 3 more are not in common use as there is not sufficient demand for them.&lt;br /&gt;
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These are:&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Set-Up&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Level 6, C1 || colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | 307, RCS1&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig || Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| Hexane || Diethyl Ether || Methanol || DCM (Methylene Chloride)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Acetonitrile || Toluene || Toluene || Diethyl Ether&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: red&amp;quot; | Ethanol || THF (Tetrahydrofuran) || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || Hexane&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: red&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: red&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || THF (Tetrahydrofuran)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you would like to register your interest in having more/other solvents made available on the Drying Rigs then please contact [mailto:w.mason@imperial.ac.uk Bill Mason] as demand is being continuously assessed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers#Contents|Return to top]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Quality==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The purpose of operating Solvent Drying Towers is to provide dry solvents for water sensitive chemical reactions. This is a key area where Solvent Drying Towers are not only safe than solvent stills, but can also produce solvent which is orders of magnitude drier than ever possible in a still.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Solvent dryness is expressed as ppm of water in the solvent. Recommended results for all of the solvents are:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
However, the Solvent Drying Towers can typically produce far drier solvents with a small amount of experience on the part of the supervising technician.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers#Contents|Return to top]]&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Dispensing Instructions==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These instructions are intended to serve as a reminder for authorised users and a source of information for first time users. They do not constitute sufficient training for users to operate the solvent drying rig without having attended the compulsory training course and being registered as authorised users.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Standard Dispensing Instructions===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Here are the standard dispensing instructions as found on the solvent towers.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:wm207_Solvent_Drying_Towers_Filling_Instructions.jpg|500px|centre]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Emergency Procedures===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A full and thorough risk assessment has been carried out, which is available, and goes into more detail about the hazards associated with the Solvent Drying Towers. The immediate response required in emergencies is detailed here - separated into Chemical, Fire and Gas.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Chemical====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the event of a chemical spill - mop up small spills (&amp;lt;10mL) with blue roll; anything larger and you should evacuate the area to a safe distance and call for technical support.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the event of a spill occurring where you are not able to prevent the release - use the emergency N2 shutoff valve on the left of the rig. If possible, you can also shut-off the solvent feed from the reservoir canister.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Cutting the N2 feed should stop the solvent from dispensing (it is forced through the columns by N2 gas pressure). The system is operated at a slight positive pressure so this may not be immediate, but should be fast nevertheless. Cutting off the solvent feed from the reservoir canister seals this off and should also prevent more solvent from leaking.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Fire====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the event of a fire - sound the fire alarm and evacuate to safety.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you are able to you can use the N2 shutoff valve on the left hand side of the rig. Operating this valve should remove all N2 feed to the rig and prevent any more solvent from being dispensed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you are unable to reach this valve you can also shut off the N2 feed from the cylinder.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you are able to tackle the fire use a CO2 extinguisher as a first choice. Sand would also be an appropriate solution in the event that a static pool of solvent is on fire.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This training should have been provided as part of basic lab safety training as operated by the Department.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Gas====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the event of a large release of gas you will hear the release and should evacuate immediately. Call for technical support and prevent anyone else from entering.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the event of extraction failure a flow-rate monitor should sound and the Magnehelic should show an &#039;unsafe&#039; reading. Evacuate, call for technical support and prevent anyone else from entering.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers#Contents|Return to top]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Safety==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Basic Safety===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Solvent Drying Towers were introduced as an alternative to solvent drying stills as inherently safer, not to mention they can dry solvent to a much greater degree and at a lower cost.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As there is no heating required the main introduction of fire risk is effectively eliminated. There are still concerns over build up of static as solvent moves through the system, however being metallic the towers have the advantage that they can be (and are) grounded. Users will also ground themselves upon first touching the system to make use of it, so there are very few possibilities of the solvent igniting.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--&lt;br /&gt;
===User Training===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Use of the Solvent Drying Rigs can be fairly complicated for first time users. For this reason there is a compulsory training course for safe use of the systems. These are coordinated by the technician in charge of the rigs, who can also recommend you for further training courses, should they be necessary.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you have not attended the introductory safety training and are not on the authorised users list then you should not be using the Solvent Drying Towers. Anyone found doing so will be in contravention of Departmental Health and Safety Policy and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.&lt;br /&gt;
--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers#Contents|Return to top]]&lt;br /&gt;
==Principles of Operation==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For those of you interested in finding out how the Solvent Towers work (which I find helps develop an understanding of how to use them properly). The essential information can be found here.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates&amp;diff=225620</id>
		<title>CRTS:Solvent Drying Towers Live Updates</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates&amp;diff=225620"/>
		<updated>2012-01-31T13:31:17Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This page contains the latest information concerning the Solvent Drying Towers in a live-updated/lab book style manner.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers | Return to the general Solvent Drying Towers page.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Availability==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| style=&amp;quot;background: white&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Set-Up&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Level 6, C1 || colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | 307, RCS1&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig || Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Hexane || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Diethyl Ether || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Methanol || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | Acetonitrile || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | Toluene || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Toluene || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Diethyl Ether&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | Ethanol || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | THF (Tetrahydrofuran) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Hexane&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | THF (Tetrahydrofuran)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
||&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Legend&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Full&#039; 76 - 100%&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Half-Full&#039; 37 - 75%&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Low&#039; 0 - 36%&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Drying Towers Reservoir Levels==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{|&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Reservoir Levels&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Image:wm207_634_C1_Solvent_Tower.jpg | 650px]]&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Image:wm207_307_RCS1_Solvent_Tower.jpg | 650px]]&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Live Updates==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* 30/01/12 PM - Diethyl Ether + THF in 307, RCS1 re-filled.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* 30/01/12 AM - Toluene in 634, C1 re-filled.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* 27/01/12 PM - DCM line in 634, C1 has sprung leak. Will not be available for some time. DCM is still available in 307, RCS1.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* 25/01/12 AM - Nitrogen replenished in 307, RCS1. Rig up and running.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* 23/01/12 AM - Nitrogen cylinder empty in 307, RCS1. Replacement on order. &#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;USER HAD LEFT N&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt; TAP ON RE-FILL - EMPTIED ENTIRE CYLINDER OVER WEEKEND&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; Please ensure that you follow the end checklist, located next to each rig. There is a cost associated with the loss of N&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt; but the greater cost is downtime, preventing you from carrying out your experiments.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates&amp;diff=225600</id>
		<title>CRTS:Solvent Drying Towers Live Updates</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates&amp;diff=225600"/>
		<updated>2012-01-31T12:34:37Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This page contains the latest information concerning the Solvent Drying Towers in a live-updated/lab book style manner.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers | Return to the general Solvent Drying Towers page.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Availability==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| style=&amp;quot;background: white&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Set-Up&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Level 6, C1 || colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | 307, RCS1&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig || Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Hexane || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Diethyl Ether || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Methanol || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | Acetonitrile || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | Toluene || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Toluene || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Diethyl Ether&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | Ethanol || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | THF (Tetrahydrofuran) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Hexane&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | THF (Tetrahydrofuran)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
||&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Legend&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Full&#039; 76 - 100%&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Half-Full&#039; 37 - 75%&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Low&#039; 0 - 36%&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Drying Towers Reservoir Levels==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{|&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Reservoir Levels&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Image:wm207_634_C1_Solvent_Tower.jpg | 650px]]&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Image:wm207_307_RCS1_Solvent_Tower.jpg | 650px]]&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Live Updates==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates&amp;diff=225595</id>
		<title>CRTS:Solvent Drying Towers Live Updates</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates&amp;diff=225595"/>
		<updated>2012-01-31T12:28:05Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This page contains the latest information concerning the Solvent Drying Towers in a live-updated/lab book style manner.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers | Return to the general Solvent Drying Towers page.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Availability==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| style=&amp;quot;background: white&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Set-Up&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Level 6, C1 || colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | 307, RCS1&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig || Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Hexane || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Diethyl Ether || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Methanol || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | Acetonitrile || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | Toluene || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Toluene || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Diethyl Ether&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | Ethanol || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | THF (Tetrahydrofuran) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Hexane&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | THF (Tetrahydrofuran)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
||&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Legend&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Full&#039; 76 - 100%&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Half-Full&#039; 37 - 75%&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Low&#039; 0 - 36%&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Drying Towers Reservoir Levels==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{|&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Reservoir Levels&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Image:wm207_634_C1_Solvent_Tower.jpg | 650px]]&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Image:wm207_307_RCS1_Solvent_Tower.jpg | 650px]]&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Live Updates==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates&amp;diff=225594</id>
		<title>CRTS:Solvent Drying Towers Live Updates</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates&amp;diff=225594"/>
		<updated>2012-01-31T12:27:50Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This page contains the latest information concerning the Solvent Drying Towers in a live-updated/lab book style manner.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers | Return to the general Solvent Drying Towers page.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Availability==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;background: white&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Set-Up&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Level 6, C1 || colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | 307, RCS1&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig || Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Hexane || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Diethyl Ether || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Methanol || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | Acetonitrile || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | Toluene || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Toluene || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Diethyl Ether&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | Ethanol || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | THF (Tetrahydrofuran) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Hexane&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | THF (Tetrahydrofuran)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
||&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Legend&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Full&#039; 76 - 100%&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Half-Full&#039; 37 - 75%&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Low&#039; 0 - 36%&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Drying Towers Reservoir Levels==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Reservoir Levels&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Image:wm207_634_C1_Solvent_Tower.jpg | 650px]]&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Image:wm207_307_RCS1_Solvent_Tower.jpg | 650px]]&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Live Updates==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates&amp;diff=225592</id>
		<title>CRTS:Solvent Drying Towers Live Updates</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates&amp;diff=225592"/>
		<updated>2012-01-31T12:27:09Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This page contains the latest information concerning the Solvent Drying Towers in a live-updated/lab book style manner.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers | Return to the general Solvent Drying Towers page.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Availability==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;background: white&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Set-Up&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Level 6, C1 || colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | 307, RCS1&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig || Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Hexane || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Diethyl Ether || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Methanol || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | Acetonitrile || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | Toluene || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Toluene || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Diethyl Ether&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | Ethanol || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | THF (Tetrahydrofuran) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Hexane&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | THF (Tetrahydrofuran)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
||&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Legend&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Full&#039; 76 - 100%&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Half-Full&#039; 37 - 75%&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Low&#039; 0 - 36%&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Drying Towers Reservoir Levels==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Reservoir Levels&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Image:wm207_634_C1_Solvent_Tower.jpg | 650px]] || [[Image:wm207_307_RCS1_Solvent_Tower.jpg | 650px]]&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Live Updates==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates&amp;diff=225591</id>
		<title>CRTS:Solvent Drying Towers Live Updates</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates&amp;diff=225591"/>
		<updated>2012-01-31T12:26:49Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This page contains the latest information concerning the Solvent Drying Towers in a live-updated/lab book style manner.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Chemistry_Research_Technical_Support | Return to the CRTS homepage.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers | Return to the general Solvent Drying Towers page.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Availability==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;background: white&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Set-Up&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | Level 6, C1 || colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot; | 307, RCS1&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
! Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig || Left Hand Rig || Right Hand Rig&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Hexane || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Diethyl Ether || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Methanol || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride)&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | Acetonitrile || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | Toluene || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Toluene || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | Diethyl Ether&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | Ethanol || style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; | THF (Tetrahydrofuran) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; | Hexane&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DMF (Dimethylformamide) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: grey&amp;quot; | DCM (Methylene Chloride) || style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; | THF (Tetrahydrofuran)&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
||&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;right&amp;quot; style=&amp;quot;text-align:center; background: white&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Legend&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: green&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Full&#039; 76 - 100%&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: yellow&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Half-Full&#039; 37 - 75%&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| style=&amp;quot;background: orange&amp;quot; width=&amp;quot;100px&amp;quot; |  || &#039;Low&#039; 0 - 36%&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Solvent Drying Towers Reservoir Levels==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable&amp;quot; align=&amp;quot;center&amp;quot; border=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|+&#039;&#039;&#039;Solvent Drying Towers Reservoir Levels&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
| [[Image:wm207_634_C1_Solvent_Tower.jpg | 300px]] || [[Image:wm207_307_RCS1_Solvent_Tower.jpg | 300px]]&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Live Updates==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[CRTS:Solvent_Drying_Towers_Live_Updates#Contents | Return to the top.]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=File:Wm207_307_RCS1_Solvent_Tower.jpg&amp;diff=225590</id>
		<title>File:Wm207 307 RCS1 Solvent Tower.jpg</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=File:Wm207_307_RCS1_Solvent_Tower.jpg&amp;diff=225590"/>
		<updated>2012-01-31T12:26:24Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=File:Wm207_634_C1_Solvent_Tower.jpg&amp;diff=225589</id>
		<title>File:Wm207 634 C1 Solvent Tower.jpg</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://chemwiki.ch.ic.ac.uk/index.php?title=File:Wm207_634_C1_Solvent_Tower.jpg&amp;diff=225589"/>
		<updated>2012-01-31T12:25:38Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wm207: &lt;/p&gt;
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		<author><name>Wm207</name></author>
	</entry>
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