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ERIC Number: EJ394169
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Safety in the Chemical Laboratory: Group Contribution Method for Predicting the Potential of a Chemical Composition to Cause an Explosion.
Seaton, William H.
Journal of Chemical Education, v66 n5 pA137-40 May 1989
Provided is an empirical method to train students to avoid physical disaster in their work experience. Discussed is a computer program, CHETAH, which can be used in advance of synthesis to classify the possible explosive nature of the products. Plosophoric and auxoplosive weights of many organic groups are listed. (MVL)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Safety, Organic Chemistry, Safety, Safety Education, School Safety, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
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