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Fill a Capillary with Sample

A capillary tube is filled with a sample whose melting point is to be determined.

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To fill the capillary tube, gently press its open end into the sample. To pack the sample in the bottom of the tube, place the tube, open end up, into the vibrating chamber of the Hoover apparatus.