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Instruction Manual – ATS / BTS Moisture Analyzers
Important:
Always wear protective goggles over your eyes and rubber gloves when handling Sodium
Tartrate Dihydrate. Protect your mouth by wearing a dust mask.
Warning
:
If inhaled, Sodium Tartrate Dihydrate may cause mild irritation to the respiratory tract. If the chemical comes
in contact with skin or eyes, it may also cause mild irritation. If swallowed, a large dose may cause
gastrointestinal disturbances.
First Aid:
• If inhaled, immediately move to an area with sufficient fresh air. Get medical attention for any
breathing difficulty.
• If ingested, drink several glasses of water or milk. If a large amount was swallowed, get medical
advice.
• If skin contact occurs, wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation
develops.
• If eye contact occurs, wash eyes thoroughly with water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Sodium Tartrate Dihydrate is a chemical compound that can be used as a standard to check the accuracy of the Moisture
Analyzer. When the chemical is heated to 150°C, it undergoes a chemical change that releases moisture (theoretically
15.66%) so the chemical should lose 15.51% to 15.81% of its weight. The “m
0
– m/ m
0
* 100%” formula will show the
results directly. If the chemical has been stored at elevated temperatures or subjected to mechanical abuse, the results may
vary. To test the analyzer perform the following steps:
8.
Configure “Drying Settings” to the following parameters:
Analyzer Model: ATS BTS
Drying Temperature: 150°C 150°C
Mode: Short Mode Short Mode
Calculation: m0-m/m0*100% m0-m/m0*100%
Samples quantity: 4
4
Sampling Interval: 10sec
20sec
Drying Time: 00:20:00s
00:25:00s
9.
Perform the analysis using 5g to 5.5g of Sodium Tartrate Dihydrate. Be sure to spread the sample evenly throughout
the disposable pan.
10.
Wait for the analysis to be terminated automatically by the analyzer (Short Mode). Confirm that the result is between
15.51% and 15.81%.
Chapter 19: Testing the Analyzer with Sodium Tartrate Dihydrate