Melting point determination
Why take melting point? To help identify sample To help identify sample To check purity of sample To check purity of sample
Filling sample holder dip the open end of the capillary into dry, powdered sample several times, shoving more in each time
Packing the sample drop the capillary (closed end down) through a long glass tube several times until sample is compacted at the bottom
Turn machine on, and set resistor for temp range ON button indicated by white arrow. Set dial to expected melting range
How to determine the right setting This chart shows heating curves at various settings. For accurate m.p. determination the expected m.p. is on the flat part of the curve
Taking m.p. Turn on the digital thermometer
Taking m.p. insert up to 3 samples
Wait for and watch samples melt. Record melting range