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Date: January 30, 2012 2:10:56 PM EST
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Autoclave corroding and nickel toxicity
Date: January 30, 2012 5:37:40 PM EST
Author: "Wright, Mike"

From: "Arnette, Suzanne (smp5m)" <smp5m**At_Symbol_Here**ESERVICES.VIRGINIA.EDU>
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Autoclave corroding and nickel toxicity
Date: January 30, 2012 2:29:28 PM EST
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Good afternoon,

 

I received a question this afternoon about an autoclave chamber that has been deemed “decaying and hazardous.”

 

The individual was told that the nickel plating on the chamber is corroding and that users are at risk of experiencing nickel toxicity.  The solution = buy a new autoclave, which the service person also sells.

 

I can’t find anything to back this claim up (besides discussions re: teapots). 

 

I appreciate any and all comments/suggestions.

 

Thank you!

 

~Suzy Arnette

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