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What are key practical tips for doing hydrogenations? What would you tell younger chemists about hydrogenation? Anything from safety to mechanistic insights (such as they are) to practical aspects would be greatly appreciated.

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Hydrogen has a negative Joule-Thomson coefficient, meaning it heats when it expands. Only use a hydrogen gas regulator on a hydrogen tank.

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That's a perfect example of what I'm looking for! – Chemjobber Jan 10 at 3:32

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