Flattening-polishing kit for metal WE, edition 2
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1. Antec Industrieweg 12 2382 NV Zoeterwoude The Netherlands Flattening amp polishing kit for metal WE User guide 250 7010 Edition 2 2012 Q so M 9001 T 31 715813333 F 31715813334 info myantec com www myantec com certified Copyright 2012 Antec The Netherlands Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form or by any means including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language without prior agreement and written consent from the copyright of the owner The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice ROXY ALEXYS DECADE DECADE Il INTRO Flexcell ISAAC HyREF are trademarks of Antec Whatman word and device and Whatrnan word only are trademarks of Whatman International Ltd SOLVENT IFD and AQUEOUS IFD are trademarks of Arbor Technologies Inc Clarity DataApex are trademarks of DataApex Ltd Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Excel is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation The software and the information provided herein is believed to be reliable Antec shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of software or this manual All use of the software shall be entirely at the user s own risk Flattening polishing kit for metal WE edition 2 3 Symbols The followin2. ccept any responsibility Carefully unpack the kit and inspect it for completeness and possible damage The contents of the kit is shown in figure 1a and b Figure 1a 30 um flattening plate green 12 um flattening plate yellow and polishing disc 8 Flattening polishing kit for metal WE edition 2 Tools Figure 1b Diamond slurry 1um Contact your supplier in case of damage or if not all marked items on the checklist are included The following additional parts are required e FLEXCELL user manual p n 100 0010 delivered with the cell e Tissues e Demi water e Ethanol Flattening polishing kit for metal WE edition 2 9 Step 1 Coarse flattening step 30 um The first step of the procedure consist of a coarse flattening step using the green 30 um flattening plate p n 250 1042 This will remove all surface irregularities in the metal WE disc created during use Please follow the step below e Disassemble the FLEXCELL as described in the corresponding user manual and take the metal WE disc out e Wet the green 30 um flattening plate with a droplet of demineralised water r e Hold the metal WE disc face down at the edge between thumb and pointing finger as shown in the figure below Flatten the electrode surface by making circular or figure 8 movements for about 1 minute Apply only gently pressure and keep the electrode flat on the plate To assure that the electrode is homogeneously flattened hol
3. change position a few times during flattening e Flush the electrode surface with demi water and subsequently clean the electrode with a methanol wetted tissue e Check if the WE surface is uniform and does not show any surface irregularities The electrode should be uniformly flat with an intermediate surface roughness bea Step 3 Polishing step 1 um The third step of the procedure consist of a fine polishing step using 1 um diamond slurry p n 250 1030 on a polishing disc p n 250 1025 This last step will bring the WE surface back to its original flatness and restore the mirror like appearance again Please follow the step below e Shake diamond slurry thoroughly before use e Rinse the polishing disc with demi water before applying the diamond slurry e Apply a small amount of slurry on the wetted polishing disc usually a few droplets is sufficient e Hold the metal WE disc face down at the edge between thumb and pointing finger Flatten the electrode surface by making circular or figure 8 movements for about 1 minute Apply only gently pressure and keep the electrode flat on the disc To assure that the electrode is homogeneously polished hold the metal WE disc at the edges at 12 Flattening polishing kit for metal WE edition 2 different positions during this polishing step So change position a few times during polishing e Clean the electrode with a methanol wetted tissue e Check the surface visually Th
4. d the metal WE disc at the edges at different positions during this flattening step So change position a few times during flattening 10 Flattening polishing kit for metal WE edition 2 e Flush the electrode surface with demi water and subsequently clean the electrode with a methanol wetted tissue e Check the surface for any surface irregularities The electrode should be uniformly flat with a coarse surface roughness uniform pattern of scratches e Repeat this step in case the electrode surface is not yet uniformly flat Step 2 Fine flattening step 12 um The second step of the procedure consist of a fine flattening step using the yellow 12 um flattening plate p n 250 1040 This step will reduce the surface roughness of the metal WE disc introduced in the previous step and prepare the electrode for the polishing step 3 The procedure is identical to that of step 1 Please follow the steps below e Wet the yellow 12 um flattening plate with a droplet of demineralised water e Hold the metal WE disc face down at the edge between thumb and pointing finger Flatten the electrode surface by making circular or figure 8 movements for about 1 minute Apply only gently pressure and keep the electrode flat on the plate To assure that the electrode is homogeneously flattened hold the metal WE disc at the edges at Flattening polishing kit for metal WE edition 2 11 different positions during this flattening step So
5. e surface of the working electrode should have a mirror like appearance some very small scratches may be present Repeat the procedure in case the electrode did not reach this stage of flatness e Reassemble the flow cell The flow cell is ready for use When finished clean the polishing disc and flattening plates with water Store the plates and polishing disc dust free in its plastic bag When the sandpaper on the plates become blunt replace the flattening plate
6. excell is a trademark of Antec Leyden bv The information provided herein is believed to be reliable Antec Leyden shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this manual All use of the software shall be entirely at the user s own risk Flattening polishing kit for metal WE edition 2 Table of contents Symbols 3 General precautions 3 Spare parts and service availability 4 Introduction 7 Unpacking 7 Tools 8 Step 1 Coarse flattening step 30 um 9 Step 2 Fine flattening step 12 um 10 Step 3 Polishing step 1 um 11 6 Flattening polishing kit for metal WE edition 2 Flattening polishing kit for metal WE edition 2 7 USER GUIDE Flattening polishing kit for metal WE Introduction The flattening and polishing kit for metal WE is a tailor made kit to flatten and polish a metal Working Electrode WE disc of a FLEXCELL It consists of a three stage flattening polishing procedure Steps 1 Flattening step coarse 30 um flattening plate 2 Flattening step fine 12 um flattening plate 3 Polishing step fine polishing disk with 1 um diamond slurry The procedure enables the user to restore the flat metal WE surface again in a reproducible way Unpacking Inspect the transport box for possible damage as it arrives Immediately inform the transport company in case of damage otherwise she may not a
7. g pictogram is used in this installation guide N Caution General precautions Execute periodic leak checks on LC tubing and connections Do not allow A N flammable and or toxic solvents to accumulate Do not close or block drains Follow a regulated approved waste disposal program Never dispose of such products through the municipal sewage system N Use proper eye and skin protection when working with solvents Use of this product outside the scope of this guide may present a hazard 4 Flattening polishing kit for metal WE edition 2 Spare parts and service availability Manufacturer provides operational spare parts of instruments and current accessories for a period of five years after shipment of the final production run of the instrument Spare parts will be available after this five years period on an as available basis Manufacturer provides a variety of services to support her customers after warranty expiration Repair service can be provided on a time and material basis Contact your local supplier for servicing Technical support and training can be provided by qualified chemists on both contractual or as needed basis Copyright 2008 Antec Leyden The Netherlands Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form or by any means including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language without prior agreement and written consent from the copyright of the owner Fl
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