In Praise of Latex Gloves

Francisco J. Arnáiz
Laboratorio de Química Inorgánica, Universidad de Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain
J. Chem. Educ., 2000, 77 (10), p 1354
DOI: 10.1021/ed077p1354
Publication Date (Web): October 1, 2000

Abstract

Latex gloves, and in general flexible gloves, are inexpensive ubiquitous items whose utility in chemistry labs goes far beyond their primary mission. Here we mention some typical situations in which latex gloves can aid in overcoming difficulties that might arise in common labs.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Laboratory Instruction

Keywords (Feature):

Cost-Effective Teacher

Keywords (Subject):

Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus

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  • Received: August 03, 2009

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