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Specify a start temperature. This is typically 5-10°C below the expected melting temperature of the
substance. Touch ‘Next’ on the keypad.
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Specify a ramp rate. The minimum is 0.1°C/min, the maximum is 20°C/min. Touch ‘Next’ on the
keypad.
10.1 More options
By default, the end of the melting point determination will be detected automatically. The instrument
will stop heating shortly after this has been detected.
Alternatively you can turn this function off and enter an end temperature using the ‘More options’
card.
More options
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Touch the selector to turn ‘OFF’ automatic detection of the melt end.
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Using the keypad, type in an end temperature. Touch ‘Next’ on the keypad.
If an end temperature is set, during the melting point determination the instrument will continue
heating until the specified end temperature is reached.
In the ‘More options’ card you may also add a reference for this measurement. This can be used to
identify, for example, a specific batch number or experiment.
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Touch ‘Reference’ and using the keypad, type a reference name.
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Touch ‘Next’ to continue to the next screen.
