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[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Sadly the Erlenmeyer flask was previously used for some nasty water soluble compounds and just looks clean.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 month ago (4 children)

rinse -> acetic acid -> rinse -> Acqua regia-> Rinse -> Pirahna solution -> Rinse -> 500°C oven -> Rinse

I would then drink from it without even worrying

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Is NileRed then too cautious when he only uses fresh breakers for stuff he is going to eat?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The cost of a fresh beaker is worth mitigating the risk.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

That could be argued, but where does it stop? New stir bars? New thermometer probe every time?

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