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SYLLABUS
ASAP 2020 Series Basic Operator Training
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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:
This course introduces students to the components, operation, and theory of the ASAP 2020 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, 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 an ASAP 2020 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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ASAP 2020 Series Advanced Operator Training
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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:
This course introduces students to the advanced theory of the ASAP 2020 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.
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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 Series 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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Surface Area, Porosity, & Physical Adsorption with applications
in the Tristar II 3030
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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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SediGraph Series Basic 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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Saturn DigiSizer Series Basic Operator Training
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INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
This course introduces students to the components, operation, and theory of the Saturn 5205
for particle size analysis.
At the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the basic fundamentals of sample preparation and dispersion, including sampling,
choosing an appropriate analysis liquid and surfactant, the stages of dispersion, dispersion
techniques, and sample loading. - Understand the basic fundamentals of scattering theory, including Mie theory, particle size
distribution calculations, and Saturn operational theory. - Be able to utilize all Saturn software menus and screens to efficiently obtain accurate and
reproducible data. - Know how to use the operating software to operate the Saturn 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. - Be able to verify dispersion quality, interpret and optimize the Goodness of Fit plot.
NEEDS AND RESOURCES:
Required Background
To successfully complete this course, you must:
- Have some minimal exposure to a Saturn 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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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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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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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
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3Flex 3500 Series Advanced 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.