These pages cover glassware setups and assembling reactions in the labs. The pages cover:

• Where to set up reactions within a fume hood

• How to effectively clamp glassware

• Considerations for stirring or heating reactions

The majority of work undertaken in the Teaching Laboratories will take place in fume hoods. Fume hoods are designed to contain and expel any vapours which are released into the fume hood from chemicals and manipulations in order to ensure that lab users are not exposed to substances whilst working in the laboratory.

In order to work safely with fume hoods, users need to know about their safe operation. Information on the fume hood controller and safe working with fume hoods can be found using the link below.