When using chemicals, why should one use a dessicator instead of a convection oven?

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2007-09-08 13:03:20 · 2 answers · asked by Some dude 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education

Some chemicals react with the moisture in the air.

2007-09-08 13:22:24 · answer #1 · answered by david m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A dessicator does not use heat to dry while an oven does. This might be important if the chemical is heat sensitive or flammable.

2007-09-08 20:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋