1.0 OBJECTIVE:
To
lay down the operating procedure of Moisture analyzer.
2.0 SCOPE:
This
shall be applicable to the Moisture
analyzer of Quality Control Instrument Laboratory.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
3.1
Technical
Assistant/ Helper.
3.2
Q.C Analyst.
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY:
4.1
Manager-Quality
Control.
5.0 MATERIAL AND
EQUIPMENT:
5.1
Moisture analyzer.
5.2
Sample.
6.0 PROCEDURE:
6.1
Ensure that the
instrument is clean. Follow the SOP.
6.2
Ensure that
moisture balance is properly connected to the power supply.
6.3
Check that the air
bubble of level indicator is at the center, and if required adjust the level by
turning the leveling screws.
6.4
Switch ON the main
switches, then moisture balance displays 0.000 g.
6.5
Place a clean
aluminum dish and press tare button on the bar to tare the aluminum dish
weight. This display should record 0.000 g.
6.6
Place approx.
2.000 g of powder on aluminum dish and close the main body.
6.7
Set the
temperature by pressing temperature key.
6.8
Then press START button.
6.9
Wait till % of
moisture display on the balance.
7.0 REVISION LOG:
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Revision No.
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Effective Date
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Reason
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00
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New
SOP
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8.0 REFERENCES:
8.1
Not Applicable.
9.0 ANNEXURES:
9.1
Not Applicable.
10.0
ABBREVIATIONS:
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Abbreviation
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Expanded Form
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SOP
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Standard operating
procedure
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&
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And
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No.
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Number
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Ltd.
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Limited
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Q.C
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Quality control
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QCEO
|
Quality control
equipment operation
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F
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Format
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g
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Grams
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%
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Percentage
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