4 SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)
CONSOLIDATION FORCE
Consolidation force is the force with which the chamber contents are compressed. The type of force
can be specified during the blank run.
The same force must be used for blank, sample, and calibration runs for a given sample.
Chamber (internal) (mm)
Typical Consolidation Force (N)
12.7
28
19.1
38
25.4
51
38.1
90
50.8
145
Typical Consolidation Force
A different force may be used to decrease the force when analyzing a very soft or fragile sample.
l If too low a force is entered, the plunger may move forward slowly or not at all. (If this occurs, start
again using a greater force.)
l Increase the force when performing an analysis with a sample plus Dry Flo bed longer than the
diameter of the chamber.
l If the Dry Flo remains compacted into cakes or clumps after analysis, decrease the force.
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GeoPyc 1365 Operator Manual
136-42800-01 (Rev -) — Dec 2016
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