Acid can corrode and damage pipes in the laboratory. This can be prevented by taking proper precautions.
Factor
Potential Problem
Protective
type of pipes
cheap metal
glass, plastic, acid resistant
type of acid
strong
weak
volume
large
small
handling prior to disposal
not neutralized
neutralized
flushing with water
not done
copious
exposure time frame
often, over years
brief and limited
plumbing
lets fluid sit for some time
prevents fluid sitting for any length of time
The risk of pipe corrosion increases with the number of potential problems.
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Specialty: Clinical Laboratory
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