FAQs – Stability Measurement
General
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Can I determine the shelf life of my sample using the Rancimat?// General
Problems with the execution of a determination
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Jumps appear in the curve and sometimes also result in an incorrect evaluation of the curve. Why is that and can I do something to stop it?// Problems with the execution of a determination
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What can I do to improve the reproducibility of the results?// Problems with the execution of a determination
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The pump on my instrument is extremely loud. Is that normal?// Problems with the execution of a determination
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My sample foams and therefore gets into the measuring vessel. What should I do?// Problems with the execution of a determination
Application-related
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Does the volume of the measuring solution play a role when determining the induction time?// Application-related// Preparing the measuring vessel
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How do I treat non-fusible solid samples?// Application-related// Preparing the reaction vessel
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What is the smallest and what is the largest sample amount that I can use for the determination?// Application-related// Preparing the reaction vessel
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Does the accuracy of the sample weight affect the result?// Application-related// Preparing the reaction vessel
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How do I treat fusible solid samples?// Application-related// Preparing the reaction vessel
Method setup-related
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I would like to determine the thermostability of PVC. Which method should I use and will I need any special accessories?// Method setup-related
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Does the sample temperature affect my result?// Method setup-related
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Do norms/standards exist for biodiesel and biodiesel blends?// Method setup-related
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Do norms/standards exist for oil and fat samples?// Method setup-related
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Does the gas flow affect my result?// Method setup-related
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Why do I need the parameter temperature correction (Delta T) in my method?// Method setup-related
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I would like to determine the oxidation stability of a plant oil. Which method should I use and will I need any special accessories?// Method setup-related
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I would like to determine the oxidation stability of a biodiesel blend. Which method should I use and will I need any special accessories?// Method setup-related
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Do norms/standards exist for PVC samples?// Method setup-related
Hardware-related
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How do I know when something is wrong with my conductivity measuring cell?// Hardware-related// Preparing the measuring vessel
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What do I need to keep in mind when positioning the air tube in the reaction vessel?// Hardware-related// Preparing the reaction vessel
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Can I reuse the reaction vessel cover?// Hardware-related// Preparing the reaction vessel
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The reaction vessel cover only sits loosely on the reaction vessel. What can I do?// Hardware-related// Preparing the reaction vessel
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Does the position of the PTFE tubing in the measuring vessel play a role?// Hardware-related// Preparing the measuring vessel
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Do I need to determine the cell constant of my conductivity measuring cell?// Hardware-related// Preparing the measuring vessel
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Can I reuse the reaction vessel?// Hardware-related// Preparing the reaction vessel