[RASMB] Cu(II) in Epon Charcoal-Filled centerpieces

[Peter Schuck]

Hi Andrew,
your're right - in our experience the C-filled Epon does indeed hold 
oxygen. 
Peter


Leech, AP wrote:
> Hi Cody,
>
> Assuming there is nothing else extreme about the sample (solvents
> or pH) Cu(II) won't harm the windows or centrepieces. You might
> want to soak in EDTA or similar afterwards to remove any traces
> of metal ions.
>
> I have a suspicion that C-filled Epon holds oxygen, which might
> be a problem if you are trying to do anything anaerobic e.g. Cu(I).
>
> I don't have any Al centrepieces, but I wouldn't put Cu(II) solutions
> in them if I did.
>
> Andrew
>
> Cody Craig wrote:
>> Does anyone know if it is OK to run a sample that contains Cu(II) in 
>> the standard epon charcoal-filled centerpieces?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Cody
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