Establishing and Maintaining an Inert Atmosphere

SO doing, an inert atmosphere is maintained within the reaction compartment. One can increase the efficiency of protection by reducing the exposure of the reaction compartment to the outside atmosphere, for instance, by sealing the opening with parafilm or Teflon tapes (but make sure to have a small leak so that pressure will not be built up inside the 

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