Sparging a Solvent

Working in an anaerobic environment like the one we have on a Schlenk manifold or in a glovebox means that molecular oxygen dissolved in liquids has to be removed before we can use them. The most straightforward technique to do so is called sparging. This is also known as "degassing" as solvent. This is a video made for the students and visitors in the Anstey Research Lab at Davidson College. If you are not working in the Anstey Lab, these videos are for informational or entertainment purposes only. These videos are not a replacement for hands-on training and one-on-one instruction, and specific instruments, hardware, or conditions may be different than depicted here.