University Chemistry ›› 2024, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (9): 379-384.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202404087

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Reflections on the Safety of Chemical Science Popularization Activities

Hongyan Feng, Weiwei Li   

  1. National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education (University of Science and Technology of China), Hefei 230026, China
  • Received:2024-04-15 Revised:2024-06-11 Published:2024-09-09
  • Contact: Hongyan Feng E-mail:fenghy@ustc.edu.cn

Abstract: This paper summarizes the current safety status of chemical science popularization activities and recommends that chemists prioritize safety from the outset of experiment design. It suggests conducting thorough safety assessments and minimizing the use of flammable, toxic, corrosive, and irritant chemicals. By fundamentally ensuring the safety of science popularization experiments, this paper serves as a reference for colleagues involved in science popularization.

Key words: Chemistry, Science popularization safety, Science popularization experiments