Chlorine test: Difference between revisions

 
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3. Put the wire back in the flame
3. Put the wire back in the flame
* If the flame turns emerald green, chlorine is present in the material and it must not be used in the laser cutter.
* If the flame turns emerald green, chlorine is present in the material and it must not be used in the laser cutter.
* If the flame remains blue or orange your sample does not have (much) chlorine. This does NOT automatically mean that it is safe in the laser.
* If the flame remains blue or orange your sample does not have (much) chlorine.  
This does NOT automatically mean that it is safe in the laser.


With any new material, proceed with caution and watch carefully for fire, thick smoke, or sputtering.
With any new material, proceed with caution and watch carefully for fire, thick smoke, or sputtering.
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