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Heatpipe Furnace Models 17702W, 17702P, 17702S (13
–
07/20)
GENERAL COMMENT
The use of freeze-point cells embodies one of nature's simplest and most predictable phenomena.
However, the technique (requiring association of cells with other equipment) involves subtlety and operator
sensitivity. Before relying upon measurements made in them, the operator should perform enough freezes
to become familiar with the cell, furnace, control, monitoring thermometer and readout (as a system) to
ensure that the melt is clearly identifiable and sufficiently consistent.
