u/ConcreteFeast

Hi folks.

I am looking to fuse 2g NaOH with quartz in a laboratory furnace at 323°C (melting point of NaOH). Then I would let the sample cool back to room temperature while still inside the furnace (so NaOH liquid handling is minimal).

In terms of safety, the biggest concern seems to be NaOH vapor.

But I cannot seem to find any safety data on this (no surprise as NaOH vapor is a pretty niche thing). The lab technical officer also has not handled this before.

Does anyone have any safety advice on this matter?

Thanks a lot.