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pHWeighingWeighingME balances offer all the functionality you need for your weighing tasks. Easy to use and clean, you’re guaranteed to complete your daily tasks faster and more efficiently, while the solid construction means you can rely on accurate results for many years to come. Page 4-7

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Our solutions all share the same mindset

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ME Precision Balance

Tips and Tricks

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Correct handling of your balance and sample is essential to minimize external

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Routine testing verifies your balance is performing within specifications and

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Save timeDraft shields and pans are easy to remove for fast cleaning

Reliability Built in Full metal base and reinforced body ensure the balance is built to last

Simple to UseClear backlit display 10 Pre-programmed applications

Environmentally Friendly Up to 50% lower power consumption than other balances

The ME Balance Range Simply Reliable NEW

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ME Analytical balances feature a large, easy to clean draft shield to ensure weighing is fast and efficient.

• Capacities: 52g to 220g

• Readability: 0.1mg

• Available with or without internal adjustment

• 10 Pre-programed applications

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Solid construction ensures reliable results for many years to come. Intuitive keypad provides easy access to menus and applications including counting, checkweighing and formulation.

• Capacities: 120g to 4,200g

• Readability: 0.001g or 0.01g

• Available with or without internal adjustments

• 10 Pre-programmed applications

ME Analytical Balance

ME Precision Balance

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Make the most of your balance with quality accessories. A wide range of accessories are available to extend the capability of your balance and provide ongoing performance checking and protection

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• Ideal for routine balance testing • All weights made from high grade stainless steel

• Hardcopy of all results with date and time• Transcription errors eliminated

• Dust covers • Replacement in-use

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Comprehensive Balance Range METTLER TOLEDO is the world’s leading supplier of laboratory balances. If your application requires a higher performance balance or moisture balance then you can be sure that we will have a suitable model in our extensive range.

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•Accurate moisture determination in a wide range of samples

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•Lowest possible minimum weight •Ideal for specialised applications including

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•Exceptional weighing performance •Extensive range of features for

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The SevenCompact™ pH MeterCombining Intuition with Precision

pH Meter S220

Electrode Status Indicator Displays the condition of your electrode

Easy SetupPrecise measurement with the press of a key

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The EasyPlus™ TitratorA Simple and Affordable Solution

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ABC of Titration

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Titration Theory

Increase reliabilityThe automated burette and sensor for endpoint detection increases precision and reproducibility

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Increase reliabilityThe automated burette and sensor for endpoint detection increases precision and reproducibility

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• Double your productivity Save operator time by starting an

analysis then being free to move onto other tasks.

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All titrators purchased come with: • EasyPlus Tutorial • Online Help• PredefinedCalculation• Easy Direct PC connectivity

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The Pipet-Lite XLS+Performance you can Feel

Secure volume lock Snag proof lock design prevents accidential volume drift while allowing rapid volume adjustment, even while wearing gloves

Extreme Accuracy Built to last and manufacturerd with the highest quality materials, XLS+ pipettes are designed to deliver superior performance year after year

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Tips and TricksTo Avoid Weighing Errors

L1. Working table •Useastabletablewithanantimagneticsurface•Protectitagainstelectrostaticcharges• Itshouldbefixedtoeitherthewallorthefloor,butnotboth

L2. Working room•Thetableshouldbeplacedinthecorneroftheroom;inabuilding,it’stheplacewiththeleastvibration•Theroomshouldbefreefromdrafts

L3. Room temperature•Keeptheroomtemperatureasstableaspossible,20-25ºC•Donotlocatethebalancenearradiatorsorwindows Tip:BalanceswithFACTautomaticinternaladjustmentcancompensateforvirtuallyalltheremainingtemperaturedrift.

L4. Humidity•Donotoperatethebalanceaboveorbelowthemeasuringrangeof20-80%rH

L5. Light as a heat source•Donotplacethebalanceindirectsunlight.•Placethebalanceawayfromotherlightsources,especiallylightbulbs.

L6. Air •Donotplacethebalanceintheairflowofairconditionersordeviceswithventilators.•Placethebalanceawayfromradiators. Tip:Openthedraftshieldofthebalanceonlyasfarasnecessary.

Find out more about good weighing practices – Download the booklet: www.mt.com/proper-weighing-lab

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Location Matters – IsyourBalanceintheCorrectPlace?

The location of your balance has a direct impact on the precision and reproducibility of your weighing results.

O1. Switching on•Donotdisconnectthebalancefromthepowersupply•Thebalanceshouldalwaysbeleftswitchedon

O2. Leveling•Ensurethebalanceislevelbycheckingthattheairbubbleisinthecenterof thelevelindicator.

O3. Weighing vessel•Usethesmallestpossibleweighingvessel•Avoidweighingvesselsmadeofplasticwhenatmospherichumidityis below30-40%.

O4. Weighing pan•Alwaysplacethesampleinthemiddleoftheweighingpan•Takecarewhenusingmagneticstirbars O5. Reading•Checkthatthebalancedisplaysexactlyzerobeforeweighing•Tareafterplacingtheweighingvesselonthebalance•Ensurethatthereadingisstablebeforerecordingtheresult

O6. Sample•Avoidtouchingthesampleandweighingvessel•Acclimatizethesampleandweighingvesselbeforeweighing•Beawareofpossibleelectrostaticchargingofthesampleandweighingvessel

Operating Your Balance – AvoidCommonErrors

Correct handling of your balance and sample is essential to minimize external influences on your weighing results.

R1. How to test your balance•Warmupthebalance•Cleanthebalancepanbeforetesting•Levelthebalance•PerformthetestinaccordancewithyourSOP

R2. Weights •Usecertifiedweightsinthecorrectweightclass(OIML,ASTM)•Alwaysuseglovesandtweezerswhenhandlingweights Tip:CarePacweightsetscontainjusttwocarefullyselectedweightsandall theaccessoriesyouneedforworry-freebalancetesting.

R3. Good Weighing Practice™

METTLERTOLEDO’sGoodWeighingPractice™isaglobalrisk-basedweighingguidelinethathelpsyoumaketherightdecisionwhereitreallymatters: Evaluation,selection,installation,operationandtestingofyourweighingsystem.AdvantagesofusingGWP®anditssolutionsare:

•Adviceonhowtochoosethecorrectbalanceforyourrequirements•Guidanceonhandlingandmaintenanceofthebalancetoalwaysachieve accurateresults

•Recommendationsfortherighttestingscenarios•Reducedcostsandsecureaudits

Routine Testing – YourInsuranceforExactResults

Routine testing verifies your balance is performing within specifications and ensures valid results.

Common Problems and ExplanationsProblem:Weightdisplayofaweighingsampledriftsinonedirection.Possible Explanation: Temperatureinfluencesonthebalance

Problem: WeightdisplayofaweighingsamplepermanentlydriftsinonedirectionPossible Explanation: Moisturegainorlossbytheweighingsample

Problem: Eachweighingshowsadifferentresult.Theweightdisplayisunstable.Repeatabil-ityoftheresultispoor.Possible Explanation: Electrostaticallychargedweighingsamplesorvessels

Problem: Weightofaweighingsampledependsonitspositionontheweighingpan.Repeat-abilityoftheresultispoor,butdisplayisstablePossible Explanation: Magneticweighingsamplesorvessels

Problem: More(true)massonplatformthanisindicatedbythebalancePossible Explanation: Air buoyancy,temperaturediffer-ences,electrostaticcharging

Problem: TheweighingvaluesaredifferentwhentheweighingheightchangesPossible Explanation: Interplayofgravitationalforceandcentrifugalacceleration

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Natural science laws experience “live” – learn easily

ABC

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ABC of Titration in Theory and Practice

Titration Theory

Weighing Tips and Tricks Poster•Avoidcommonlymadeerrors•Improveyourweighingskills•Getsomekeytipsandtricks

pH Tips and Tricks in Life Science •ImproveyourpHmeasurements•SeehowTRIScanaffectpHelectrodes•Covertheimportanceoftemperatureforaccurate

pH measure

ABC of Titration Guide•GetsomebestpracticesinpotentiometricandKarl

Fischer titrations•Avoiderrors•Getmoreconsistentresults

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