Perchloric Fume Hoods
Product Code : JA-LFH-3875
Perchloric Fume Hoods (SKU JA-LFH-3875) are fume hoods for work with hot perchloric acid, whose vapours can leave perchlorate salt deposits in the hood and duct. This perchloric acid fume hood has a stainless steel internal chamber with coved corners and a wash-down system behind the baffles to rinse away perchlorate deposits, in a tri-wall structure with a chain-and-sprocket sash. It is supplied by JaincoLab for analytical, soil, mining and research laboratories.
Specifications
The hood has tri-wall construction, a stainless steel internal chamber with coved corners (grade 316 optional), a chain-and-sprocket sash with a 457 mm (18 in) sash stop, and pre-wired, instant-start electronic-ballast lighting giving over 1076 lux on the work surface in zero ambient light.
| Product | Perchloric Fume Hoods |
| SKU | JA-LFH-3875 |
| Construction | Tri-wall |
| Internal chamber | Stainless steel, coved corners; grade 316 stainless steel optional |
| Wash-down | Wash-down system behind the baffles for perchlorate salt deposits |
| Sash support | Chain and sprocket |
| Sash stop | 457 mm (18 in); sash returns to this height unless held |
| Sash control | Key to disable sash return; key lock for open or closed position |
| Air flow vanes | Shaping vanes at the sidewalls |
| Lighting | Pre-wired, electronic ballast, instant start; above 1076 lux on the work surface (zero ambient) |
Applications of the perchloric acid fume hood
Regular wash-down behind the baffles stops perchlorate salts from building up where acid vapour condenses.
- Perchloric acid digestion of soil, plant and food samples
- Wet ashing before metal analysis in analytical laboratories
- Metallurgical and mining sample preparation
- Research and quality-control laboratories that use hot perchloric acid
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the perchloric fume hood with stainless steel chamber, baffle wash-down system, sash with stop and key control, sidewall shaping vanes and lighting. Hood width, the grade 316 option, exhaust blower, ducting and scrubber are confirmed on the quotation. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the hood width and number of hoods and the delivery destination. Single hoods and complete fume extraction packages for institutional and tender orders are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a perchloric hood need a wash-down system?
Hot perchloric acid vapour can leave perchlorate salt deposits; the wash-down system behind the baffles rinses them away.
What is the chamber made of?
Stainless steel with coved corners; grade 316 stainless steel is available as an option.
How does the sash stop work?
The sash stops at 457 mm (18 in) and falls back to that height unless held; a key disables this or locks the sash open or closed.
Related products
This model is listed in the JaincoLab laboratory fume hoods range.
Request a quote
To order the Perchloric Fume Hoods, send the hood width, chamber grade, quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JA-LFH-3875. Institutions and contractors buying under a tender can also reach us via the tenders page.
