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===== Methods ===== | ===== Methods ===== | ||
+ | Use the Consort cleaning solution **B530** to clean the electrodes for general use. This action is preferably done on a regular time base to ensure a continuous good operation as much as possible. | ||
+ | * Place the with distilled water rinsed electrode in the cleaning solution for 10-15 minutes. | ||
+ | * Rinse it again with distilled water before storing the electrode. | ||
+ | Also: | ||
- For most applications, | - For most applications, | ||
- For lime and other hydroxide containing solutions, clean with a 5-10% solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl). | - For lime and other hydroxide containing solutions, clean with a 5-10% solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl). | ||
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===== Storage ===== | ===== Storage ===== | ||
- | It is best to store cells so that the electrodes are immersed in deionised water, possibly enriched with a very small amount of household detergent. Rinse the electrode with distilled water before use. | + | It is best to store cells so that the electrodes are immersed in deionised water, possibly enriched with a small amount of household detergent. Rinse the electrode with distilled water before use. |
Any cell that has been stored dry should be soaked in distilled water for 5 to 10 minutes before use to assure complete wetting of the electrodes. | Any cell that has been stored dry should be soaked in distilled water for 5 to 10 minutes before use to assure complete wetting of the electrodes. |