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SYLLABUS
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.
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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.
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SYLLABUS
AutoPore 95XX/96XX 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
Surface Area, Porosity, Physical & Chemical Adsorption
with applications in ASAP 2020 and 3Flex 3500
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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.
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SYLLABUS
ASAP 2020 and 3Flex 3500 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.