Assembly Of The Cell Top; Important Notes; Procedure - Gamry Instruments PTC1 Operator's Manual

Assembly of the Cell Top

This section tells you how to assemble the top of the cell.
Warning:
not careful, a broken electrode can pierce your hand. Broken glass can have extremely sharp edges that
represent a significant safety hazard. Injuries from broken glass can be quite severe.

Important notes

• Lubricate the reference electrode with water before inserting it into the top.
• Grasp the electrode as near to the stopper as possible and twist the electrode as you are inserting it.
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When inserting the electrodes, hold the stopper between your thumb and your first finger.
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Double-check that you insert each electrode into its correct hole.

Procedure

1. Locate the rubber stopper. Notice that the holes in the stopper have different diameters.
2. Gently push the graphite counter electrode into the smaller of the two holes in the top.
3. Insert the counter electrode until approximately 5 cm of the electrode extends below the top.
4. Wet the outside of the reference electrode with a few drops of water.
5. Gently push the reference electrode into the larger of the two holes in the top.
Insert the reference electrode until approximately 5 cm of the electrode extends below the top.
Assembly of the Cell Top
The reference and counter electrodes can break during this procedure. If you are
Warning:
Do not place your palm under the stopper.
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