Acid Piranha
Acid Piranha Solution Traditionally a 3:1 solution of sulfuric acid to 30% hydrogen peroxide (v:v) Glassware must be cleaned and dried prior to use! Highly exothermic Acid piranha will melt plastics, and the oxidative reaction is accelerated by water, acid, and base Do not generate excess piranha or cap your solutions! Only use in a well ventilated hood Slowly add peroxide to acid directly in the glassware to avoid uncontrolled reactions Piranha MUST be neutralized or manifested separately due to reactivity with organic molecules. http://blink.ucsd.edu/safety/research-lab/chemical/specific/piranha.html http://www.cmu.edu/ehs/fact-sheets/piranha-solution-handling.pdf