Smolke:Protocols/Glass Beads

Overview

Procedure for recycling used glass beads.

Materials

• lab dispenser soap
• 95% Ethanol

Procedure

1. collect beads from plastic containers around the benches.
2. soak the beads in a larger container with water.
3. add soap and mix well.
   • this step is to remove the excess material stuck to the beads.
4. rinse the beads with water to remove all trace of soap.
   • it helps to use a strainer.
5. rinse the beads with the Ethanol.
   • this step removes residual water.
6. transfer beads to glass bead jars.
   • cover loosely with lids and allow the beads to dry (overnight). autoclaving while still wet may cause the beads to develop a filmy coating.
7. autoclave on gravity cyle, tighten lids on after cooling and store.

Notes

1. right now we don't have a strainer to do rinse steps, I'm going to get one soon. -Kelsic

Contact

Kelsic