SYLLABUS

AutoPore 95XX 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.

SYLLABUS

AutoPore IV 95XX Advanced I Training

SYLLABUS

3Flex Combined P/C Operator Training

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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:

This course introduces students to the components, operation, and theory of the 3Flex
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

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

3Flex 3500 Physisorption Advanced Operator Training

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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:

This course introduces students to advanced theory of the 3Flex 3500 for surface area
and porosity analysis.

NEEDS AND RESOURCES

Required Background
To successfully complete this course, you must:

• Have some minimal exposure to Physisorption Theory.

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 Lectures, Application Notes and Technical Tips.