From: Christina Dillard <cdillard**At_Symbol_Here**MOS.ORG>
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Dewar flask safety resources
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 15:05:34 +0000
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Does anyone have a good reference for the safety of Dewar flasks?

 

Has anyone set limits on how long a Dewar flask may be in service before it must be replaced? What are those limits? What are they based upon?

 

Does anyone have a good video of a Dewar flask implosion?

 

Thanks,

Christina

 

Christina Dillard | Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Program Manager

Museum of Science  | Facilities Dept.  |  One  Science Park  |  Boston, MA 02114-1099

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