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Place hard rock samples in an ambient temperature seawater bath to equilibrate and saturate (4–12 hr). Keep sample saturated until measurement. A bell jar/vacuum pump can aid in saturation.
NOTE: Seawater bath is not necessary when using the mini-puck.
- If the surface of the split core is excessively rough, use a lap plate and grit from the Thin Section Lab to prepare a smooth surface on a split-core piece. Pieces must be at least 10 cm long
- Secure the puck to the sample with velcro or a rubber band.
- Equilibrate the sample and sensor together in an insulated seawater bath for at least 15 min prior to measurement. NOTE: Do not submerge the puck – let the water level rise to half the depth of the puck or less. Secure the puck to the sample with velcro or a rubber band.
- Optional - Apply thermal joint compound to the side of the probe where the line source is located.
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Measuring Time: Set 80 s for needles and 80 s for pucks, and 60 s for mini puckpucks.
Comment: Enter comments if needed.
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3. Close Measuring Configuration window at the end of the measurements.
NOTE: Remember to clean rinse with DI water and dry the needle and/or puck before the after measuring of a new sample, it will prevent corrosion.
Uploading Data to LIMS
- On ThermCon window (Figure 2), click Upload to LIMS. If upload is successful, the message "Logged results for sample …" is shown.
- Close the ThermCon program if finish or click Clear Form if another sample will be measured.
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- LIMS: After uploading data. LIVE is LIMS viewer. LORE allows you to review and download data.
- Thermcon File Converter (Figure 5): This program helps to convert TK04 format files to ANSI format. REVIEW
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