Normally they are blow dry with nitrogen at a low rate into a knock out. And yes this is technically evaporation but the typical amount is very small. You can cool the knock out if you want to try and collect the bulk of the liquid.
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From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU> On Behalf Of Melinda Box
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] is drying chromatography media in open cans ok?
Hi, all,
I am searching for alternatives on behalf of a research group whose current practice is to invert columns with wet chromatography media over old shipping cans in fume hoods. The issues are:
Any alternatives you've encountered or experiences with environmental inspection verdicts on these would help immensely.
Thanks,
Melinda Box, M. Ed.
Organic Chemistry Lab Supervisor
Chem Dept Safety Officer
North Carolina State University
Department of Chemistry
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