Chapter 2
General cells and cuvettes
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Dip cell (ZEN1002)
Filling the cuvettes used with the Dip cell
Fill the cell with the prepared sample as described below. Also refer to the filling
advice given earlier in this chapter.
The Dip cell uses square cuvettes to hold the sample. With the insertion of the Dip
cell the sample will be displaced upwards within the cuvette. If too much sample is
placed into the cuvette prior to insertion of the Dip cell there is a risk that the
cuvette will overflow.
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Description
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The Dip cell is used to provide a method to measure the zeta
potential of both aqueous and non-aqueous samples. A
number of samples can be prepared and the Dip cell inserted
to measure each one in turn.
For aqueous samples the Dip cell can be used in conjunction
with the disposable polystyrene (DTS0012). For non-aqueous
samples use the reusable Glass - square aperture (PCS1115).
These cells are described above.
Refer to
maintenance
and
chemical compatibility
section
later in this chapter.
Application
The Dip cell can be used for measurements of aqueous and
non-aqueous based samples.
Note
If the Dip cell is used for non-aqueous measurements, it is not
recommended that it is subsequently used for aqueous
measurements, as cleaning well enough afterwards to ensure
the zeta potential standard is within specification cannot be
guaranteed. It is recommended that two Dip cells are used:
one Dip cell used for aqueous dispersants, and another for
non-aqueous dispersants.
Min. 7mm
Max. 10mm