Re: Wehnelt Interupter (Re: interrupter)

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Original poster: "Jim DeLillo by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jimdel-at-bellatlantic-dot-net>



Tesla list wrote:
> 
> Original poster: "davep by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<davep-at-quik-dot-com>

>         Anyone working with a Wehnelt is advised to plan for
>         when (not if) the Sulfuric Acid gets loose, gets sprayed
>         about, etc.


Being on a HazMat Team I would recommend placing the contraption in a
kiddie pool or otherwise
containing a possible spill.  Having a goodly amount of baking soda
around to neutralize a spill.
Total ventilation (like outdoors), as neutralizing the acid can produce
sulphur dioxide and hydorgen sulphide , even sulphuric acid fumes
themselves aren't pleasant.  and what we call PPE (personal protective
eqipment) when handling or cleaning up the sulphuric acid.  Glasses,
rubber gloves, maybe a lab apron to protect clothing.  If it does get on
the skin, remove any clothing that has been affected (it will continue
to  burn your skin), flush immediately with a lot of water and
neutralize with baking soda (solution).

And you though HV was dangerous.

If there is a spill that is larger than you think you can handle, please
call HazMat.