Nitric Acid Destroys Lab Glove

In this video I show what happens when concentrated nitric acid comes in contact with a standard nitrile lab glove, and why (if you have no nitric acid resistant gloves on hand) it is a better idea to go without gloves.

[RaExpIn]

It's always fascinating to see this demonstration.

[ClemoVernandez]

Very nice video. Good to see you finally back

[Qwertypp]

1 I belive you use highly concentrated HNO3, like >90%, since the labeled one 50-70 doesn't ignite gloves like that, us far us I remember.
2 Conc. HNO3 instantly burns, like in the second it touches skin, so any gloves wound be good, maybe not nitril, but any like PVC, or fat rubber gloves even better.

[iidentifyasnonbidenary]

I hope he is not going to put that plate back in his microwave after this demonstration!

[jenikinmcdoodlecakes]

My job needs to show the dangers of nitric acid. We use it everyday for our anodize process and its not always rinsed off all the way.

[TheHuntermj]

Pulling off a pair of gloves is way quicker than getting to a sink and washing your hands.
I might consider not wearing gloves next time and setting up a bucket of saturated Bicarb soda solution.

[tmmtmm]

if you're using a high concentration nitric acid then get yourself the right gloves. Suggesting that people go without protection because the cheapest gloves don't work is stupid.