I accidentally got a bit of tape in my tube and it incinerated, and now it won't clean off! I've tried water, isopropanol and now nitric acid. Any advice?
Please check the tape whether it dissolves in organic solvents such as benzene, acetone or any other solvent, If yes then add the same and leave it for a while and take out and wipe with a pipe cleaner (NMR tube cleaners). Job is done.
You must turn off the furnace and disconnect it from the power source.And allow the tube to cool down completely before starting the cleaning process then use a soft brush to remove dirt and deposits from the tube walls.
Wipe the tube with a cloth dampened with alcohol to remove any remaining residue.finally make sure the tube is thoroughly dry before turning on the furnace.