Instruction Manual: AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000187-01
Nippon Instruments Corporation 7
10% Stannous Chloride Solution
* To prevent deterioration caused by a lapse of time, we recommend
that the following reagent be used:
Stannous chloride for mercury analysis [36522-08] manufactured by
Kanto Chemical
1 mol/L KOH Solution (Potassium Hydroxide Solution)
Melt 11.2 g of potassium hydroxide using pure water to make the whole
volume 200 mL.
BLANK PROCESS OF MERCURY COLLECTOR TUBE
Before the sampling, make sure to reduce the amount of blank of mercury collector tube.
(For the detail, refer to the instruction manual of MA-3 Solo)
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE
During the installation, do not close the inside cylinder of the
1
st
impinger.
Do not insert/remove the mercury collector tube during the
measurement. It can affect the measurement result.
When handling a mercury collector tube for a measurement or
the like, take care not to get burned.
When handling, put on protectors such as heat-resistant gloves,
and use boat tongs.
The sampling method is the same for calibration curve measurement and unknown sample
measurement.
(1) Turn on MA-3 Solo and PC. Start “MA3SoloWin”.
(2) Perform the Self Check.
(3) Drip 20mL of 1mol/L KOH solution to the 2
nd
Impinger. Fix with the Joint Clamp.