Glovebox
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A glovebox is a sealed container that is designed to allow one to manipulate objects where a separate atmosphere is desired. Built into the sides of the glovebox are gloves arranged in such a way that
A chemist tests a treated uniform to see whether it prevents mosquitoes from biting using a glovebox.
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An ordinary glovebox, showing the two gloves for manipulation, with airlock on the right
Metal glovebox for handling dangerous substances in vacuum, with extra protection against explosions or implosions
Schlenk line
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The Schlenk line is a commonly used chemistry apparatus developed by Wilhelm Schlenk. It consists of a dual manifold with several ports. One manifold is connected to a source of purified inert gas, wh
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…dry solids from one container to another container. An alternative to using a glovebox for air sensitive work is to employ Schlenk methods using a Schlenk line. One disadvantage of working in a glovebox is that organic solvents will attack the plastic seals. As a result, the box will start to leak and water…
A Schlenk line with four ports. The cold trap is on the right.
Close-up view, showing the double-oblique stopcock, which allows vacuum (rear line) or inert gas (front line) to be selected
The two reactants for an aldol reaction are prepared in adjacent flasks, ready for one to be transferred to the other while maintaining air-free conditions
A yellow suspension is filtered through a sintered-glass funnel into another Schlenk flask under air-free conditions