Melting Point

Melting Point is used to evaluate the purity of product. A MelTemp apparatus is utilized in this procedure.

 
 
In the picture on the right please note:  from top, position of the meltemp tube, the viewing area, and the heat control.

Loading a meltemp tube:

 To load crystals into the tube, press the open end of the tube in to the crystals a few times (left). Then closed end of the tube against the lab bench to pack the crystals into the closed end of the tube.

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