Dionex ASE 100, Operator'S Manual

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ASE 100 Operator’s Manual
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Sample Preparation Guidelines
The mixtures here are recommendations; adjust the proportions as
required for your extraction.
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If the sample appears dry, use one of these mixtures:
4 grams sample to 1 gram DE
4 grams sample to 4 grams Na
2
SO
4
Mix the sample and the DE or Na
2
SO
4
thoroughly in a small bottle,
beaker, or mortar.
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If the sample appears wet, use one of these mixtures:
4 grams sample to 2 grams DE
4 grams sample to 8 grams Na
2
SO
4
Mix the sample and the DE or Na
2
SO
4
thoroughly in a small bottle,
beaker, or mortar.
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If the sample is pure liquid, use 5 grams sample to 3 grams DE.
Fill the cell with DE and then add the sample.