Micromeritics ASAP 2460, Operator'S Manual

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Preparing for Analysis ASAP 2460 Operator’s Manual
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Preparing for Analysis
The following table outlines the tasks to properly prepare for an analysis and the location of the task
procedure. It is recommended to perform the tasks in the following order:
Cleaning and Labeling Sample Tubes
Sample tubes and filler rods must be clean and dry before samples are added and weighed. The follow-
ing table indicates which materials are supplied by Micromeritics and which are supplied by the user.
The procedures in the following the table are recommended.
1. Preheat drying oven at 110 ºC.
2. Verify that the ultrasonic cleaning unit is clean.
3. Use 5 grams of Alconox (or other suitable detergent) per 500 mL of warm water and fill the
ultrasonic unit with enough water to cover the sample tubes and filler rods (if used). Ensure the
detergent is dissolved before placing the sample tubes and filler rods into the water. If too much
detergent is used, it may be difficult to rinse from the sample tubes.
Task Name and Location
Clean the sample tube
Cleaning and Labeling Sample Tubes
, page
2-28
Create the sample file
Defining Sample Information Files
, page
2-8
Weigh the sample
Determining the Sample Mass
, page
2-30
Degas the sample
Degassing the Sample
, page
2-31
Load sample on sample port
Installing Sample Tubes
, page
2-33
Fill dewar and check LN2 level
Filling an Analysis Dewar
, page
2-35
Materials Supplied by Micromeritics Materials Supplied by User
• Sample tube
• Filler Rod
• Sample tube brush
• Sample tube closure (rubber stopper or seal frit)
• Sample tube rack
• Sample weighing support
• Sample data worksheet (copied from Appendix A
of this manual)
• Drying oven
• Ultrasonic cleaning unit
• Detergent
• Rubber gloves or lint-free cloth
• Acetone or isopropyl alcohol
• Safety glasses
• Waste container
• Analytical balance
• Pipe cleaners