SYLLABUS

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.

SYLLABUS

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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SYLLABUS

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

SYLLABUS

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.

Click Here to Register for this Course