A laboratory mobile fume hood arm, also known as a fume extractor, is a critical component of any laboratory environment. It is designed to provide a safe and pure working environment by removing potentially harmful fumes, vapors, or particulates generated during laboratory processes.
The principle of operation
The fume hood arm is typically mounted on a mobile stand and features an adjustable arm that can be positioned close to the source of fumes. A fan or blower system is used to create a suction or negative pressure inside the hood, which draws the fumes, vapors, or particulates into the arm and away from the work area.
The collected fumes and particulates are then filtered and exhausted to the outside of the building, helping to maintain a safe and pure indoor environment. Some fume hood arms may also incorporate additional filtration systems to remove specific types of contaminants, such as acids, solvents, or heavy metals.
In addition to providing a safe working environment, the laboratory mobile fume hood arm also helps to prevent cross-contamination between samples and experiments. This is particularly important in applications where high levels of accuracy and purity are required, such as in analytical chemistry, pharmacology, and biotechnology.
