Holder care and handling, Holder care and handling -12 – INFICON PLO-10i Phase Lock Oscillator User Manual
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PLO-10 PHASE LOCK OSCILLATOR
CRYSTALS, HOLDERS AND FLOW CELL
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7.3.2 HOLDER CARE AND HANDLING
With a robust design, INFICON crystal holders require little care. However, the crystal
holder is in direct contact with the sensor crystal and your experiment environment.
Thus, care must be taken to ensure its cleanliness eliminating any contaminants that may
react with the crystal or the experiment media. The following guidelines are
recommended for general handling of the holders.
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Always keep the holder clean and dry when not in use.
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Always use clean room grade gloves while handling the holder and its components.
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Never handle the holder with bare hands as human skin oils may deposit on it and
react with your experiment.
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Always ensure that your holder is compatible with your experiment environment.
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Never submerge the holder unassembled or without a crystal.
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Never submerge the holder pass its terminal connector at the end of the rod.
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Always rinse the holder generously with deionized water and thoroughly blow dry
using filtered air after each experiment. This is especially important if the holder has
been exposed to oxidizing acids.