3B Scientific Electrochemistry Kit - Manual (Page 5)

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Assembly and cleaning of the battery block
The battery block is supplied fully assembled and can be used for experiments immediately. It is
stored in the storage box inside the case.
If the battery block is used, it must be disassembled after the experiment is finished by undoing the
knurled screws to completely separate the two half cells so that the electrolyte can be sucked out
and the electrolytes removed. After removing the filter paper, the two half cells should be rinsed out
with water and then thoroughly dried.
Reassemble the battery block for use in subsequent experiments. This involves placing one of the
supplied filter paper strips flush between the two half cells. When this is done, first one and then
the second knurled screw should be poked through the filter paper and the two half cells should
then be screwed firmly together. (Note: The four openings on the inside must all face the filter
paper (as in the illustration).
The 8 chambers are electrically connected via the filter paper, which becomes wet when the
chambers are filled with electrolyte.
Please take care:
After the set is used, all the components employed must be thoroughly cleaned and dried.
Remove the filter paper between the battery blocks and dry both the knurled screws.
The electrodes used should be cleaned under running water and dried in order to avoid corrosion.
It is recommended that the electrodes be rubbed with the emery stone after use in order to
thoroughly remove any chemical residues that may have been deposited.
If you follow these instructions, you should get plenty of enjoyment from your case.