dear group,
given the cost of an nmr i seem to be missing the point of using latex
vs a braided stainless hose. i have used latex but find it a pain. if
necessary (not desirable) you can remove the stainless hose while cold
and it presents no dangers i know of.
yours
charles amass
David Wilbur wrote:
>
> I recently had a similar experience with latex tubing. Just like
> Guillermo, mine had been in service for about 2-3 years, and failed in
> the same manner, an end to end split. Given the price and convenience
> of latex, I will continue to use it, but will probably replace it every
> year or so, hopefully before failure. I have also witnessed the
> explosive failure of vinyl (Tygon) tubing used for nitrogen transfer.
> Plastic tubing should never be used for liquid nitrogen.
>
> Dave
>
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