Microwave Power Application: Ramp to Temperature
Pressure Stages: Inorganic
Vessel: 80 mL Quartz or 35 mL or 10 mL Pyrex without Liner (preferred)
Stage
Temp
Ramp
Time
Hold
Time
Pressure
Power
Stirring
1
240
3:00
2:00
200
300
Med
2.
Add tap water to vessel:
10 mL to the 35 mL and 80 mL vessel, OR
3 mL and 15 – 20 grains of NaCl to the 10 mL vessel
3.
Add stir bar and cap.
4.
Add to Explorer rack or Discover SP–D.
5.
Add sample to queue using the document,
CEM Synergy–D Software Operating Procedures
in the
section “Set-up and Start a Sample Queue with the Explorer”
OR
“Set-up and Start a Sample Queue
without the Explorer.”
6.
Press Play.
7.
Run the sample twice in a row, making sure to
change the cap between runs
.
8.
Run the sample a third time, making sure to change the cap between runs. Note the temperature at
the beginning of the hold time.
The temperature should be within 6°C of 200°C.
If the temperature is not within 6°C of 200°C, contact CEM service:
Additional Tips
•
The ActiVent vapor seal should be checked on a weekly basis
•
The Explorer rails should be inspected and cleaned/lubricated on a weekly basis
•
The instructions for the above procedures and additional cleaning can be found in the
Discover SP-D
Maintenance Manual
or online at
www.cem.com
