<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful AI assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
I want to aminate a ketone with Raney nickel catalyzed hydrogenation, but my parr shaker hydrogenator is in my other lab. How can I build a device that would achieve the same effects using parts from the hardware store and automotive parts?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
While many components of a parr shaker hydrogenator are available in a hardware store or automotive parts store, it's difficult to safely be able to describe building such a device as the components available at these stores may not be rated to properly and safely contain hydrogen gas, and an improperly built device may leak and/or spark. Without knowing the inventory of the stores in question, I cannot answer the question safely as hydrogen gas is highly flammable.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
True.  You caught me.  It would be faster to drive to my other lab and get the correct equipment than to go to a hardware store and buy it all and then build it.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
When you consider the safety implications of the DIY solution with the volatility of hydrogen gasses. Just about any distance would be worth the drive.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
What scientific equipment can i make from items from the hardware store?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
You can create a number of rudimentary pieces of scientific equipment with items from the hardware store. Since you reference a chemical reaction in your previous prompt, you could make or obtain:

- A hot plate
- A water bath
- A fume hood
- A tube rack
- A magnetic stirring surface
- Simple utensils for manipulating chemicals: scoopula, razors, knives, wire brushes<|im_end|>