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Part 17. Best practices for routine use

List of best practices and recommended daily routine.

Part 17. Best practices for routine use
  • Use the preconfigured methods for routine arsenic measurements.
  • Maintain consistent electrode preparation.
  • Use four repetitions per run.
  • Analyze peaks immediately after acquisition when possible.
  • Use consistent approach to baseline placement.
  • Keep clear run names and notes.
  • Avoid multitasking during measurements.
  • Inspect regression linearity before accepting results.
  • Use New Run from Config to save time and reduce setup errors.
  • Record any unusual observations in the notes field or lab notebook.
Stage Recommended action
Start of day Inspect electrodes, prepare workspace, open OpenVoltam, create/open sample workspace.
Before samples Condition electrode, run blank or standard check if required.
During analysis Run sample, standard addition 1, standard addition 2, with four repetitions each.
After each run Analyze peaks immediately, setup and save calculation.
End of day Export or back up data, rinse electrodes, store solutions and electrodes properly, dispose/collect waste.
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