SYLLABUS

Gemini VII Operator Training

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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:

This course introduces students to the components, operation, and theory of the Gemini
VII for surface area and porosity analysis.

At the end of this course, you will:

• Be able to identify and power up the system, including installation of the operating
  program.
• Be able to properly weigh the sample tube with and without sample, determine sample
  amount required, properly load a sample into a sample tube, determine required degas
  time and temperature, prepare the sample using the FlowPrep and/or VacPrep degas
  system, and introduce the sample preparation to the Gemini.
• Understand the basic fundamentals of physisorption and basic operation of a volumetric
  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 Gemini 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

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

Surface Area, Porosity, & Physical Adsorption with applications in the Tristar II
3030, ASAP 2420, & ASAP 2460

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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:

This course introduces students to the components, operation, and theory of the TriStar II 3030, ASAP 2420, & ASAP 2460 for surface area and porosity analysis. At the end of this course, you will:

• Be able to identify and power up the system, including installation of the operating
  program.
• Be able to properly weigh the sample tube with and without sample, determine sample
  amount required, properly load a sample into a sample tube, determine required degas
  time and temperature, prepare the sample using the appropriate degas system, and
  introduce the sample preparation to the instrument.
• Understand the basic fundamentals of physisorption and basic operation of a volumetric
  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 TriStar II, ASAP 2420/2460 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.

SYLLABUS

AutoChem II 2920 Operator Training

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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:

This course introduces students to the components, operation, and theory of the
AutoChem II for surface area and porosity analysis.
At the end of this course, you will:

• Be able to identify and power up the system, including installation of the operating
  program.
• Be able to properly weigh the sample tube with and without sample, determine
  sample amount required and properly load a sample into the Instrument.
• Understand the basic fundamentals of chemisorption and the basic operation of a
  dynamic (flowing gas) analysis system.
• Be able to use the computer and operational software to perform an analysis on a
  reference material.
• Be able to properly configure a report format, overlay sample data, 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 an AutoChem II in a laboratory environment.
• Have reviewed the Operator’s manual.

Required Materials
The following provided materials will help you successfully complete this course:

• Laboratory Practical Exercise Guide with Lecture Presentations
• Notepad, Pen and Highlighter
• Micromeritics Thumb Drive

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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AutoChem II 2920 Advanced Operator Training

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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:

This course introduces students to advanced chemisorption theory, applications and
ASAP 2920 use with a Mass Spectrometer.

NEEDS AND RESOURCES:

Required Background
To successfully complete this course, you must:

• Have regular exposure to an AutoChem II in a laboratory environment, or
• Have completed the AutoChem II Standard Operators 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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SediGraph 5120/5125 and MasterTech 052 Operator Training

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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:

This course introduces students to the components, operation, and theory of the
SediGraph III for particle size analysis.
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 sedimentation.
• Understand the basic fundamentals of sample dispersion and be able to properly
  disperse a sample of reference material.
• Know how to use the operating software to operate the SediGraph and
  MasterTech.
• 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 SediGraph 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