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Melting Point M-560 Operation Manual, Version G
6.3
Boiling point
NOTE
For exact boiling point determination, use boiling point tubes and capillaries from BUCHI only. If other
glass parts are used, incorrect or no results may be obtained. Use the following items:
A
A
B
B
Product
Order number
A) Boiling point tubes, 10 units
019697
A) Boiling point tubes, 100 units
019007
B) Boiling point capillaries, 10 units
051850
B) Boiling point capillaries, 100 units
051890
Fig. 6.2: Boiling point tube and capillary
6.3.1
Sample preparation
In preparation, the boiling point tubes are filled with 5 to 10 mm of liquid sample. We recommend
using a syringe for simple filling. Insert a boiling point capillary into the boiling point tube with its open/
thick end down. Put the sample immediately into the heating block.
6.3.2
Determination without pre-registered boiling point method
• Choose the menu for boiling point determination.
• Make sure that all samples are removed.
• Press START to begin the determination process immediately with the last parameters used. They
are always saved in the instrument and are indicated in the green field in the lower part of the
screen.
If the current parameters do not meet your needs, press Edit and set the start temperature, stop
temperature, and temperature gradient.
a b
c
d
a
Start temperature
b
Stop temperature
c
Temperature gradient
d
Edit
• To adjust the boiling parameters, press
Edit
.
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