Conductivity
measurement of a solution by using Conductometer.
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OBJECTIVE:
To lay down the procedure for analysis
on Conductometer.
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SCOPE:
This shall be applicable to the Conductometer
of Quality Control Instrument Lab.
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RESPONSIBILITY:
3.1 Technical Assistant/ Helper.
3.2 Q.C Analyst.
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ACCOUNTABILITY:
4.1 Manager-Quality Control.
4.2 Head of the Q.C Department.
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MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT:
5.1 Conductometer.
5.2 Glassware (according to requirement).
5.3 Sample.
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PROCEDURE:
6.1 Ensure that the area is clean.
6.2 Switch on the main power.
6.3 Make sure that electrodes are
calibrated.
6.4 Rinse the electrode with de-ionized or
distilled water before use to remove any impurities adhering to it. Shake and
air dry. To avoid contamination of sample rinse the electrode with the small
volume of sample solution.
6.5 Switch on the instrument.
6.6 Dip the electrodes into the sample
solution.
6.7 Allow time for the reading to
stabilize. Note the reading on the display at specified temperature on the
given Annexure-1.
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REVISION LOG:
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REFERENCES:
8.1 The British
Pharmacopoeia. Vol V., Official Monograph /Conductivity: 2015, pp. 256.
9.0
ANNEXURES:
Annexure
1: Observations of Conductometer.
Annexure: 1
Observations of Conductometer
Apparatus:
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Sample
solution: _________________
Room
temperature: ______________
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