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Zeta Meter 30 General Schematic Zeta Meter Manual
Zeta Meter 30 General Schematic Zeta Meter Manual
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What is Zeta Potential? Click here for Zeta Potential Description from web site:
http://www.oxywave.com/nutrition/pdfs/zeta.pdf.
Cleaning
Cell
The cell should be cleaned after each use to ensure that no residues or
contaminants remain that could affect subsequent tests. The cell should be cleaned by
soaking in a non-abrasive detergent and then thoroughly flushed with water.
Molybdenum Anode
The molybdenum anode needs cleaning periodically, which can be determined by
the appearance of the anode changing from a metallic color to a blue-black color. The
anode should be cleaned with a commercial metal cleaner, such as Brasso ®. After
cleaning, the anode should be thoroughly rinsed, paying special attention to the interface
between the metal and the Teflon® holder.
Usage
1. Fill the cell with the solution, being sure to avoid air pockets/bubbles.
2. Place the cell on the mirrored stage, with the writing facing front.
3. Attach the banana plugs to the electrodes. Red goes on the left and black on the
right.
4. Flip Zeta-Meter power switch to on and ensure the function knob is set to
“standby”.
5. Select a lamp and adjust the intensity as needed.
6. Adjust the dovetail slide and focus until the cell wall is visible. (Refer to Figure
5-5 in the Zeta-Meter manual.)
Pressing the Status button will cycle the display between the number of particles
counted, the average zeta potential of the particles, and the standard deviation.
Pressing the Clear button will clear the last recorded particle.
Pressing the Clear and Status buttons simultaneously will clear all readings.
Test Solution
A test solution can be made for testing the Zeta-Meter. The solution is composed
of 100mg/L of Min-U-Sil (a crushed sandstone powder) and 100mg/L of NaCl in distilled
water. The test solution will have a zeta potential between -50 and -42 mV with a
standard deviation of 4 to 6 mV. The zeta potential of the solution will vary with time
and should be used within 24 hours of mixing. Plastic containers should be avoided as
they may change the properties of the solution.