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SYLLABUS
AutoPore Series Basic Operator Training
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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:
This course introduces students to the components, operation, and theory of the AutoPore for Mercury Porosimetry.
At the end of this course, you will:
- Be able to identify and power up the system, including installation of the operating
program. - Understand the basic fundamentals of mercury porosimetry.
- Understand how to safely handle mercury with the instrument.
- Understand the basic fundamentals of AutoPore operation and be able to properly
analyze a sample of reference material. - Understand how to use the operating software with a PC in order to operate the
AutoPore. - Be able to properly configure any report format, a combination of reports, and
obtain analysis information according to your laboratory requirements. - Be able to perform all user-level maintenance, and locate equipment problems
using the Troubleshooting section of the Operator’s manual.
NEEDS AND RESOURCES:
Required Background
To successfully complete this course, you must:
- Have some minimal exposure to an AutoPore in a laboratory environment.
- Have reviewed the Operator’s manual.
Required Materials
The following provided materials will help you successfully complete this course:
- Operator Training Study Guide with Lecture Presentations
- Notepad
- Pen
- Highlighter
- Micromeritics Thumb Drive containing presentations, relevant application notes and Study Guide
Additional Print Resources
The following publications will also be provided:
- Webb, Paul A. and Clyde Orr. Analytical Methods in Fine Particle Technology. Norcross, Georgia,
U.S.A.: Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, 1997. - Related Application Notes and Technical Tips.
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SYLLABUS
AutoPore Series Advanced Operator Training
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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:
This course introduces students to advanced mercury porosimetry theory, applications, and data interpretation.
NEEDS AND RESOURCES:
Required Background
To successfully complete this course, you must:
- Have regular exposure to an AutoPore in a laboratory environment. or
- Have completed the AutoPore Series Basic Operator Training Course.
Additional Print Resources
The following publications will also be provided:
- Webb, Paul A. and Clyde Orr. Analytical Methods in Fine Particle Technology. Norcross, Georgia,
U.S.A.: Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, 1997. - Related Application Notes and Technical Tips.
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SYLLABUS
3Flex 3500 Series Basic Operator Training
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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:
This course introduces students to the components, operation, and theory of the 3Flex 3500 Physisorption & Chemisorption for surface area, porosity analysis, and active site characterization.
At the end of this course, you will:
- Be able to properly weigh the sample tube with and without sample, determine the sample amount required, properly load a sample into a sample tube, determine required degas time and temperature, prepare the sample using the SmartPrep degas system, and introduce the sample to the instrument.
- Understand the basic fundamentals of physisorption and basic operation of a volumetric analysis system.
- Understand the basic fundamentals of chemisorption and the basic operation of a static analysis system.
- Be able to use the computer and operational software to perform an analysis on a reference material.
- Be able to properly configure any report format, a combination of reports, and obtain analysis information according to your laboratory requirements.
- Be able to make all user level repairs, adjustments and checks, and locate equipment problems using the Troubleshooting section of the Operator’s manual.
NEEDS AND RESOURCES:
Required Background
To successfully complete this course, you must:
- Have some minimal exposure to a 3Flex 3500 in a laboratory environment.
- Have reviewed the Operator’s manual.
Required Materials
The following provided materials will help you successfully complete this course:
- Operator Training Study Guide with Lecture Presentations
- Notepad
- Pen
- Highlighter
- Micromeritics Thumb Drive containing presentations, relevant application notes and Study Guide
Additional Print Resources
The following publications will also be provided:
- Webb, Paul A. and Clyde Orr. Analytical Methods in Fine Particle Technology. Norcross, Georgia,
U.S.A.: Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, 1997. - Related Application Notes and Technical Tips.
Click Here to Register for this Course
SYLLABUS
3Flex 3500 Series Advanced Operator Training
Click here to download full course details
INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:
This course introduces students to the components, operation, and theory of the 3Flex 3500 Physisorption & Chemisorption for surface area, porosity analysis, and active site characterization.
At the end of this course, you will:
- Be able to properly weigh the sample tube with and without sample, determine the sample amount required, properly load a sample into a sample tube, determine required degas time and temperature, prepare the sample using the SmartPrep degas system, and introduce the sample to the instrument.
- Understand the basic fundamentals of physisorption and basic operation of a volumetric analysis system.
- Understand the basic fundamentals of chemisorption and the basic operation of a static analysis system.
- Be able to use the computer and operational software to perform an analysis on a reference material.
- Be able to properly configure any report format, a combination of reports, and obtain analysis information according to your laboratory requirements.
- Be able to make all user level repairs, adjustments and checks, and locate equipment problems using the Troubleshooting section of the Operator’s manual.
NEEDS AND RESOURCES:
Required Background
To successfully complete this course, you must:
- Have some minimal exposure to a 3Flex 3500 in a laboratory environment.
- Have reviewed the Operator’s manual.
Required Materials
The following provided materials will help you successfully complete this course:
- Operator Training Study Guide with Lecture Presentations
- Notepad
- Pen
- Highlighter
- Micromeritics Thumb Drive containing presentations, relevant application notes and Study Guide
Additional Print Resources
The following publications will also be provided:
- Webb, Paul A. and Clyde Orr. Analytical Methods in Fine Particle Technology. Norcross, Georgia,
U.S.A.: Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, 1997. - Related Application Notes and Technical Tips.