Overview; Box Contents; Test Procedure - Elcometer 138/2 User Manual

1 OVERVIEW

The Elcometer 138/2 Surface Contamination Kit provides materials to
collect a sample of contamination from a surface in accordance with
ISO 8502-6 (Bresle Method).
A solution is produced from the test surface using the Bresle method
and the pH, chloride concentration and iron concentration are then
measured using single-use test strips.

2 BOX CONTENTS

Elcometer 135C Bresle Test Patch; x50
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pH Test Strips; x100
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Iron Test Strips; x100
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Chloride Test Strips; x40
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Syringes, 5ml (0.17 fl oz); x3
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Needles (Blunt); x3
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Plastic Beaker; 30ml (1 fl oz)
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Transit Case
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User Guide
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3 TEST PROCEDURE

The test procedure consists of two stages:
Stage 1: Produce a solution
Stage 2: Test the solution for chloride, iron or pH as required
3.1 BEFORE YOU START
1 As the test is extremely sensitive, clean latex or nitrile gloves
should be worn during the extraction of soluble salts to prevent
contamination of the surface or sample.
2 Ensure that all parts which come into contact with the test
solution are clean; the beaker, the syringe and the needle. Rinse
with pure water if necessary.
3.2 PRODUCING A SOLUTION
1 Remove the printed protective backing
and foam centre from the Bresle
patch.
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