| Document ID (ISN) | 102225 |
| CIS number |
03-1353 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0212-1050 - Mapfre seguridad |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Barceló Rado M.Á., Morey Salva J. |
| Title |
Ultrasound: Hazards and rules for prevention |
| Original title |
Los ultrasonidos: sus riesgos y normas de prevención [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
2nd Quarter 2003, Vol.23, No.90, p.11-17. Illus. 7 ref. |
| Abstract |
Systems that generate ultrasound are increasingly used in chemical laboratories. These systems involve certain risks. This article describes the various applications of ultrasonic systems used in chemistry, and makes recommendations for avoiding the hazards and working safely with such systems. Contents: description of the cavitation phenomenon; sonochemistry; cleaning of glass equipment; ultrasonic baths; hazards resulting from the use of ultrasound in laboratories; hazards resulting from indirect exposure to ultrasound; hazards resulting from exposure to ultrasound by direct contact; hazards resulting from operations requiring the use of ultrasound in laboratories; preventive measures applicable to the use of ultrasound generators. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
laboratory work; ultrasound; plant safety and health organization; health hazards; chemistry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
cavitation; biological effects; thermal effects |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Spain |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Noise
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