Table of Contents
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 2
If You Have Problems .................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1-1
Chapter 2: Metal Specimens .......................................................................................................... 2-1
Chapter 3: Unpacking and Assembling Your Flexcell Kit ................................................................. 3-1
Checking for Shipping Damage ......................................................................................... 3-1
Checking Parts against the Packing List .............................................................................. 3-4
Assemble the cell. ............................................................................................................. 3-4
Install the Bottom Cap
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Leg. ............................................................................... 3-4
Assemble the Sample Holder. .............................................................................. 3-5
Install the Bottom-Cap Fittings .............................................................................. 3-5
Install the Cooling Coil ......................................................................................... 3-7
Attach the Glass Dome to the Cell. ....................................................................... 3-7
Complete the Reference Well Assembly. .............................................................. 3-8
Test the Partially Assembled Cell for Leaks. ........................................................................ 3-9
Install the Drip Tube. ........................................................................................... 3-9
Test for Leaks. ...................................................................................................... 3-10
Chapter 4: Routine Use of the Flexcell ........................................................................................... 4-1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 4-1
Fittings in the Glass dome ................................................................................................. 4-1
Counter Electrode ................................................................................................ 4-1
Gas Bubbler ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Top-mounted reference ball joint ......................................................................... 4-1
Thermometer ...................................................................................................... 4-1
Reference Electrode ............................................................................................. 4-1
Install the Metal Specimen. ............................................................................................... 4-2
De-ionized Water System Installation ................................................................................ 4-3
Filling the Cell with Electrolyte .......................................................................................... 4-3
Emptying the Cell .............................................................................................................. 4-4
Heating Jacket Installation ................................................................................................. 4-4
Stirrer Installation .............................................................................................................. 4-5
Electrode Connections ...................................................................................................... 4-6
Summary of Contents for FlexCell
Page 1: ...Flexcell Cell Kit Operator s Manual...
Page 8: ...Checking for Shipping Damage 1 2...
Page 10: ...Chapter 2 Metal Specimens Checking for Shipping Damage 2 2...
Page 30: ...Chapter 4 Routine Use of the Flexcell Electrode Area 4 10...
Page 36: ...Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Poor experimental reproducibility 6 2...