Description Of The Fusion Steps - Katanax K2 Prime Manual

A parameter in the pouring step can be toggled to indicate a "solution mode". This
will automatically slide the holders in "load beaker" position immediately after
pouring, thus keeping the holders away from the vapors produced by the hot acid.
The fluxer beeps when the beakers are ready to be picked up.
Description of
the fusion steps
All fusion programs in the K2 Prime are built the same way, and have seven (7)
steps. Here is the list of those steps, along with the corresponding icon:
Heating 1
Typically used to pre-heat the sample, with little or no
agitation.
Heating 2
Typically used to oxidize the sample, with little or no
agitation.
Heating 3
Typically used to melt the flux.
Heating 4
Typically used to dissolve the sample in the flux.
Pouring
Used to transfer the crucible contents into a mold or
beaker.
Not used for some preparations, with peroxide fluxes for
example.
Cooling 1
Used for natural-cooling of the mold, or stirring of the
solution
Cooling 2
Used for blower-cooling of the mold
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