Introduction - kruss K11 MK3 User Manual

Introduction

2 Introduction
Dear KRÜSS GmbH Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the K11 from KRÜSS.
Thanks to the simple handling of the unit, you will soon be carrying out your
measurements without any problems. However, we advise you to read this
documentation carefully before starting work and to follow the appropriate information
when installing the unit. As well as the instructions for use, you will also find helpful
information and tips, for example for the optimum preparation of a measurement.
!
We strongly advise you not to carry out the installation and work without consulting
this manual.
This manual is subject to a permanent quality control. The current version of the
manual can always be acquired from the download section of our homepage
www.kruss.de
Possible uses of the K11
• measurements of the surface tension of a liquid with the Du Noüy ring or Wilhelmy
plate method as well as the rod method
• measurements of the interfacial tension between two liquids with the Du Noüy ring
or Wilhelmy plate method as well as the rod method
• Measurements with the Lamella-tear-off method
determining the density of liquids
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• motor-control of the sample stage with automatic surface detection
• optional: transferring results to a protocol printer or a data logger software
optional: measurements within a temperature range between -10°C and 130°C
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