Room: 1420
Contact person: Dr. Claudia Baumgartner (+41 21 692 43 61)
Head: Prof. Allison Daley
Because of its ability to dissolve oxides, hydrofluoric acid (HF) is commonly used for separating microfossils from hand specimens. The use of this very corrosive acid requires a vented fume hood to avoid exposure and possible skin damage. Users are invited to communicate the following points:
1. Type of work and supervisor.
2. Topic of the study.
3. Type of work planned in the lab.
4. Number and type of samples.
5. Chemicals to be used.
6. Glassware and devices needed.
7. Date and duration of the work.
At the end of the day, each user commits himself to leave the lab clean and ordered. Special chemicals and glassware will be purchased only according to user's requirements.
