page 58 Ring method measurements
Display Action Explanation
Measuring
Displays the
measured value
automatic
Returns to the found surface
height.
Records the measured value:
The sample vessel containing the
liquid moves down until a
maximum force is registered. The
vessel is moved back upwards; the
value of the maximum force is now
determined exactly.
Relaxing
automatic
The liquid is moved upwards again
until the maximum force is reduced
by the percentage value given under
Relaxation
.
The steps
Measuring
and
Relaxing
are repeated until all the
measurement has been completed.
Finished
Displays the final
results:
Average (mN/m)
Standard deviation
(mN/m)
Temperature (°C)
automatic
The measurement is complete. The
data found are used to display the
mean value of the interfacial tension,
the standard deviation and the
temperature.