SmellNoEvil - 23-2-2016 at 19:29
Hello everyone.
I don't know if anybody has guessed what this "Story of my life" is going to be based on my name, but let's get straight to the point: I am anosmic
(Learned that when I spent nearly an hour in a room just cleaned with bleach as a child,and not knowing it until I ended up coughing like hell and
then being told that I was in a room just treated with bleach the whole time). I have come here because I am interested in chemistry (Organic,to be
more specific), but actually doing something may take some time due to...complications. I am going to ask around for advice a lot,which may seem
stupid, such as "How do I detect such and such?" (I don't feel like gassing myself with chlorine due to a leak),so I hope I won't be received with too
much judgement. If there is anything that a starter such as myself needs to know,please post it here.
[Edited on 24-2-2016 by SmellNoEvil]
Detonationology - 23-2-2016 at 20:00
http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/viewthread.php?tid=64553
Volanschemia - 23-2-2016 at 22:01
Hi and welcome to the forum!
Start off by reading the Sciencemadness Guidelines.
You'll find numerous threads on the forum on beginner topics in the Beginnings subforum.
IrC - 24-2-2016 at 12:16
The obvious solution for you if you cannot smell chemicals, are interested in doing chemistry, and are worried about exposure is simple. Research
every reaction before you do it, including all possible side reactions from chemicals you add together, chemicals which may be formed further reacting
with added chemicals and possible newly created chemicals during the reaction. In simple terms know ahead of time every possible outcome and what to
expect, including what differences may occur based upon initial quantities less or more. There are a crapload of different gas sensors on ebay cheaply
which work with Arduinos. Build some detection/warning equipment. Many plans with code exist if you search. Lastly invest in a good fumehood setup
with adequate exhaust rates before you begin experimenting. Always have well thought out planning done first, before you do any experiments. This will
greatly reduce any risks.