Hanna Instruments HI 4008 - Manual (Page 6)

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VII VII VII VII VII. General Guidelines General Guidelines General Guidelines General Guidelines General Guidelines
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Concentrated samples (>0.10 M) should be diluted
before measurement. Multiply the final result by the
corresponding dilution factor.
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Calibration standards and sample solutions should
have the same ionic strength.
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For high ionic strength samples use standard addi-
tion or titration methods.
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Calibration standards and sample solutions should
be at same temperature.
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The magnetic stirrer may generate heat. Thermally
insulate beaker containing standard or sample from
magnetic stirrer by placing cork or other insulative
sheet between beaker and stirrer plate.
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Calibration standards and sample solutions should
be stirred at the same rate using identical sized TFE
coated stir bars.
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Rinse electrode pair with distilled or deionized water
between samples and gently dab dry with soft dis-
posable absorbent toweling. Do not rub electrodes.
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Avoid Cu(OH)
2
precipitation by maintaining pH be-
tween 4 and 6 pH.
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Presoaking the cupric sensor tip in a dilute standard
will optimize response. Use concentrations approxi-
mately10
-3
M.
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A scratched, pitted, or oxidized pellet surface can cause
drift, a loss of low level response, or poor repeatability.
Optimum response can be restored by removing the
damaged surface with the microabrasive strip HI 4000-
70. Use gloves to protect skin.
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Avoid large changes in temperature (thermal shock)
as it may damage the sensor.