Open Source Glove Box
List of items
[edit | edit source]- Large storage container with lid
- 3" PVC pipe (or 3D printed fixture such as Figure 1)
- Silicone epoxy
- 3" Steel duct clamps (2 #)
- Gloves
- Gas inlet fitting (or 3D printed structure such as Figure 2)
- Ball valve for gas outlet
- Dessicant
- Hand drill
- Rotary cut off tool (such as a Dremel)
Bill of Materials
[edit | edit source]| Item | Quantity | Cost | Total | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large storage container | 1 | 12.29 | 12.29 | https://www.amazon.com/IRIS-Quart-WEATHERTIGHT-Storage-Clear/dp/B00PKNWVZY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1498782831&sr=8-6&keywords=ziploc+weathershield+storage+box |
| Silicone epoxy | 1 | 4.49 | 4.49 | https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Epoxy-0-85-Fluid-Syringe-1395391/dp/B000PSAKAW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1498782887&sr=8-4&keywords=epoxy |
| Steel duct clamps (3") | 2 | 1.29 | 2.58 | Local hardware store |
| Gloves | 1 pair | 5.23 | 5.23 | https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/trionic-gloves-4/p-2377188 |
| Ball valve | 1 | 12.49 | 12.49 | Local hardware store |
| 37.08 |
Safety information
[edit | edit source]Always check if the glove box is filled with Argon prior to use. Read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) before running any chemical process. If the chemical reagent is highly reactive or flammable use an oxygen/water vapor sensor inside the glove box. Note that visibility might be restricted because of the lid. In case of an opaque lid, the box can be used upside down.
Assembly
[edit | edit source]The complete assembly is explained in the image below:
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| License | CC-BY-SA-3.0 |
| Cite as | Nbihari (2017–2025). "Open Source Glove Box". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |