Guidelines For Photometric Measurements; Method Notes - VWR MCP 100 Manual De Instrucciones

Guidelines for photometric measurements

1. Vials, caps and stirring rods should be cleaned thoroughly after each analysis to prevent
interference. Even minor reagent residues can cause errors in the test result.
2. The outside of the vial must be clean and dry before starting the analysis. Clean the
outside of the vials with a towel to remove fingerprints or other marks.
3. Zero calibration and test must be carried out with the same vial as there may be slight
differences in optical performance between vials.
4. The vials must be positioned in the sample chamber for zeroing and test with the
on the vial aligned with the
5. Always perform zeroing and test with the vial cap tightly closed. Only use the cap with
a sealing ring.
6. Bubbles on the inside wall of the vial lead to incorrect measurements. To prevent this,
remove the bubbles by swirling the vial before performing the test.
7. Avoid spillage of water into the sample chamber because this can lead to incorrect test
results.
8. Contamination of the transparent cell chamber can result in wrong readings. Check at
regular intervals and – if necessary – clean the transparent cell chamber using a moist
cloth or cotton buds.
9. Large temperature differences between the instrument and the environment can lead
to errors – e.g. due to the formation of condensation in the cell chamber or on the vial.
10. To avoid errors caused by stray light do not use the instrument in bright sunlight.
11. The reagents must be added in the correct sequence.

Method notes

• Prior to measurement ensure that the sample is suitable for analysis (no major interferences)
and does not require any preparation i.e. pH adjustment, filtration etc.
• Different Refill Packs available on request.
• Reagents are designed for use in chemical analysis only and should be kept well out of
the reach of children.
• Ensure proper disposal of reagent solutions.
• Material Safety Data Sheets are available on request
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