Division of accelerators, cryogenics and magnetism

The chemistry laboratory has:

? 6 ventilated fume chambers for the treatment of samples and cavities, including a vertical electropolishing system for the chemical or electrochemical treatment of the internal surface of niobium cavities using concentrated acids.

? Adjacent storage area for acids and solvents.

? Pure and ultra-pure water production plant.

? Liquid effluent treatment plant for treating diluted acids.

? Storage tank for concentrated acid waste (capacity 5 m³).

? Extraction and neutralization of acid vapor by a gas scrubber.

? Ultrasonic degreasing tank (capacity 350 l).