Work instructions for Gallenkamp Melting Point Apparatus

1. Purpose:

The purpose of these work instructions is to ensure the proper use of Gallen kamp Melting Point
Apparatus. This apparatus is designed for the determination of melting point of sample/Samples.

2. Responsibility:

Senior Scientific Officer, Scientific Officer, Technician

3. Procedure:

 Switch on at the electric supply.

 Display will read current temperature of the oven of the apparatus.
 Decide what temperature you want the instrument to reach; this should be about 20⁰C below
the expected melting point when using the Gallenkamp melting point apparatus.
 Turn up the [VARIABLE HEAT] dial to begin heating.
 Take note of the rate of increase and current temperature as you may need to adjust the dial
accordingly.
 The number scale is not representative of specific degree increases is simply a function of
intensity i.e. the higher the number the faster the increase and also the higher maximum
temperature.
 The [RAPID HEAT] switch can be used to help bring the oven up to temperature as it
enables the block to heat up quicker.
 A small amount (1-5 mg) of sample should be put into a small closed-end capillary tube and
gently tapped on the bench top until the sample reach at the bottom of the tube.
 When the display is reading at the required temperature insert the filled capillary tube(s) into
the oven block and leave to equilibrate for 1 minute.
 Increase the temperature and control the rate of increase using the [VARIABLE HEAT] dial.
 Write down the temperature when the sample begins to melt and again when the melt is
completed.
 Use the [HOLD DISPLAY] switch to hold the display but this will not stop and increases in
temperature.
 After using the switch off the melting point apparatus.

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