Page 3 - Introduction
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Introduction This user guide contains information on the preparation, operation and maintenance of the Thermo Scientific Orion ORP electrodes. These ORP electrodes combine a platinum redox sensing electrode and a silver/silver chloride reference electrode in one body. ...
Page 4 - Required Equipment
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Required Equipment 1. Thermo Scientific Orion pH/mV meter, such as the 3-Star pH meter, 4-Star pH/ISE meter, 4-Star pH/DO meter, 4-Star pH/conductivity meter or 5-Star pH/ISE/DO/conductivity meter. ORP electrodes can be used on any pH/mV meter with a BNC or U.S. standa...
Page 5 - Sample Requirements
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Sample Requirements Electrodes with an epoxy body should only be used in aqueous solutions. Electrodes with a glass body may be used in non-aqueous solutions and solutions that contain organic solvents. The ORP electrodes contain a silver/silver chloride (Ag/AgCl) refe...
Page 6 - Electrode Preparation; Electrode Preparation for Refillable Electrodes; Electrode Preparation for Gel-Filled Electrodes
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Electrode Preparation Electrode Preparation for Refillable Electrodes 1. Remove the protective shipping cap from the sensing element and save the cap for storage. 2. Clean any salt deposits from the exterior of the electrode by rinsing with distilled water. 3. Uncover ...
Page 8 - Electrode Calibration
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Electrode Calibration ORP readings can be reported using the absolute mV values or the E H mV values. E H mV values give the corresponding mV values that would be obtained using a Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE), also known as the Normal Hydrogen Electrode (NHE). Ori...
Page 10 - Measurement Techniques
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Measurement Techniques • Always use fresh ORP standard for calibration. • If the electrode is refillable, remove the filling hole cover during measurements to ensure a uniform flow of filling solution. • Between measurements, thoroughly rinse the electrode with distill...
Page 11 - Electrode Measurements; Direct Measurements
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Electrode Measurements Direct Measurements Direct oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) measurements can be used to determine the oxidizing or reducing capability of a solution and are commonly made in polluted streams, chlorinated waters, industrial wastewaters and othe...
Page 12 - Oxidation-Reduction Titrations
0 Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Oxidation-Reduction Titrations Oxidation-reduction or redox titrations provide a simple, reliable method for determining many substances in solution. A redox titration consists of adding to an unknown sample small increments of a titrant that converts the unknown to ...
Page 16 - Electrode Maintenance
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Electrode Maintenance 1. Inspect the electrode for scratches, cracks, salt crystal buildup, or membrane/junction deposits. 2. Rinse off any salt buildup with distilled water. Remove any membrane/junction deposits as directed in the General Cleaning section. 3. If the e...
Page 17 - Electrode Cleaning Procedures; General Cleaning
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Electrode Cleaning Procedures General Cleaning 1. Soak the electrode in 0.1 M HCl or HNO 3 for half an hour. The electrode can also be soaked for 15 minutes in a 1:10 dilution of household laundry bleach or a 0.1 to 0.5% liquid detergent solution mixed with hot water. ...
Page 18 - Sure-Flow Electrode Cleaning
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Sure-Flow Electrode Cleaning Cat. No. BNWP and 00 If the area between the electrode sleeve and inner cone becomes clogged with sample or precipitate, flush the area with filling solution or distilled water. 1. Hold the electrode body with one hand and use your thumb to...
Page 19 - Electrode Storage
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Reassembling the Sure-Flow Electrode 1. Moisten the O-ring on the electrode body with a drop of filling solution. Insert the screw-thread end of the electrode body into the tapered, ground end of the sleeve. 2. Push the body into the sleeve using a gentle twisting moti...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting; Meter; Technique
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Troubleshooting Follow a systematic procedure to isolate the problem. The measuring system can be divided into four components for ease in troubleshooting: meter, electrode, sample/application and technique. Meter The meter is the easiest component to eliminate as a po...
Page 21 - Checking Electrode Operation; Assistance
Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Checking Electrode Operation Checking the electrode is necessary only when there is evidence of malfunction that cannot be traced to other causes. Fill the electrode with Cat. No. 900011 filling solution for this testing procedure. 1. Prepare solution A (0.1 M potassiu...
Page 22 - Ordering Information
0 Redox/ORP Electrode User Guide Ordering Information Cat. No. Description 9179BNMD Low maintenance gel ORP/ATC Triode with epoxy body and waterproof BNC and 8 pin MiniDIN connectors 9179BN Low maintenance gel ORP/ATC Triode with epoxy body and BNC and 8 pin DIN connectors 9180BNMD Refillable ORP/AT...
Page 23 - Thermo Fisher Scientific; Environmental Instruments
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