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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 4

Unpacking and Checking a Cell Kit .............................................................................................. 5

Checking for Shipping Damage ....................................................................................... 5

Parts List ........................................................................................................................ 5

Assembly of the Cell Top ............................................................................................................. 6

Important notes .............................................................................................................. 6

Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 6

Requirements for Metal Samples .................................................................................................. 7

Chemical Compatibility ............................................................................................................... 7

Cell Setup ................................................................................................................................... 8

Working Electrode Area............................................................................................................... 8

PortHole™

Electrochemical Sample Masks ................................................................................... 9

Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 10

Replacement Parts .......................................................................................................... 10

Reference Electrode Maintenance ................................................................................... 10

Index .......................................................................................................................................... 11

Summary of Contents for PTC1

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Page 3: ...obligation to install same on systems previously purchased All product specifications are subject to change without notice There are no warranties which extend beyond the description herein This warr...

Page 4: ...astern Standard Time 877 367 4267 Toll free US Canada Only Replacement parts for this kit are available from Gamry Instruments Inc Optional parts may be available from Gamry Instruments or from third...

Page 5: ...Damage 5 Parts List 5 Assembly of the Cell Top 6 Important notes 6 Procedure 6 Requirements for Metal Samples 7 Chemical Compatibility 7 Cell Setup 8 Working Electrode Area 8 PortHole Electrochemical...

Page 6: ...ing This cell was originally developed by Dr Richard Granata of Lehigh University The PTC1 was designed for electrochemical impedance testing of flat coated metal specimens It can also be used for tes...

Page 7: ...Gamry should have replacement parts in stock Please retain the shipment s packaging material for a possible claim against the shipping company Parts List Please check the contents of your kit versus t...

Page 8: ...rs 2 Gently push the graphite counter electrode into the smaller of the two holes in the top 3 Insert the counter electrode until approximately 5 cm of the electrode extends below the top 4 Wet the ou...

Page 9: ...quire testing without the base Painted samples must have an area outside of the cell free from paint This area is used to make electrical contact with the sample Chemical Compatibility The O ring used...

Page 10: ...op with the reference and counter electrode already in place on the cell Make sure that the protective cap is removed from the reference electrode With the top lightly pressed into the cell body you s...

Page 11: ...ity of crevice corrosion Use a spatula or a round implement to press the edge of the tape firmly against the metal sample Place the cell body and O ring of the PTC1 on the PortHole mask so that the ex...

Page 12: ...not in use Use the small protective cap shipped with the reference to cover the electrode tip if you want to store the top dry Many chemists believe that reference electrodes should be stored immerse...

Page 13: ...8 damage 5 distilled water 10 electrode area iii 8 Electroplating Tape 470 9 KCl 10 maintenance iii 10 O ring 5 7 8 9 10 Parts List 5 PortHole iii 9 Problems ii reference electrode iii 6 8 10 sample m...

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