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Why may end points established by a qualified automatic Vicat test method deviate from end points specified in Method A?
Why may end points established by a qualified automatic Vicat test method deviate from end points specified in Method A?
- Because of apparatus malfunction
- Because of bias requiring standardization (correct)
- Due to differences in cement quality
- Due to laboratory errors
What is the purpose of standardization in the Vicat test method?
What is the purpose of standardization in the Vicat test method?
- To correct bias in end points (correct)
- To establish new end points
- To adjust the apparatus
- To determine cement quality
How is the range of applicability of the method determined?
How is the range of applicability of the method determined?
- From the range of the average time of setting of the cements (correct)
- By the range of cement quality
- By the apparatus manufacturer's guidelines
- By the laboratory technician's experience
What is the limit of the range of applicability?
What is the limit of the range of applicability?
What is required for the automatic Vicat apparatus when used for acceptance or rejection of cement?
What is required for the automatic Vicat apparatus when used for acceptance or rejection of cement?
Where can the qualification requirements for the automatic Vicat instrument be found?
Where can the qualification requirements for the automatic Vicat instrument be found?
What is the purpose of the performance requirement for the automatic Vicat instrument?
What is the purpose of the performance requirement for the automatic Vicat instrument?
Why is standardization necessary in the Vicat test method?
Why is standardization necessary in the Vicat test method?
What is the scope of the performance requirement for the automatic Vicat instrument?
What is the scope of the performance requirement for the automatic Vicat instrument?
What is the purpose of determining the range of applicability of the method?
What is the purpose of determining the range of applicability of the method?
