 A common modern fume hood. | |
| Other names | Hood Fume cupboard Fume closet |
|---|---|
| Uses | Fume removal Blast/flame shield |
| Related items | Laminar flow cabinet |
Afume hood orfume cupboard is a large piece ofscientific equipment common tochemistry laboratories. Fume hoods stop a person coming into contact with hazardous fumes. They contain an air pump that sucks fumes away from the person using them.
Fume hoods have a large glass window that is opened when ascientist needs to get inside. The window protects the scientist from splashes ofchemicals orexplosions that could harm them. Mostchemical reactions are done inside a fume hood.