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Step 4. Place the prepared and weighed sample into the Aqua-Check vessel. For cohesive samples as described above,
also place the two steel pulverizing balls into the vessel.
Step 4: Placing sample into vessel
Step 5. Using the Long-Handled reagent Scoop, add at
least two full scoops of calcium carbide reagent to
the Chamber Cap.
NOTE: Make sure you have read and understand the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) included with each
container of calcium carbide reagent.
Step 6. Holding the Aqua-Check vessel horizontally, place the chamber cap on the end of the chamber. Position the black
dot on the cap so that it will be facing away from your body when the pressure is released. Move the stirrup into
place over the cap and tighten the top screw to seal the chamber. Use care during this step not to mix the reagent
and sample before the chamber is sealed.
Step 6: Placing Chamber Cap on the end of the chamber
Step 4: Placing steel Pulverizing Balls into vessel
Step 5: Adding calcium carbide reagent to Chamber Cap
Step 6: Tightening the top screw to seal the chamber
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