Scoop a small amount of solid to be analyzed into the open end of a melting point capillary.

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To move the solid to the closed end, drop the loaded capillary, closed end down, into a glass tube. The glass tube is placed over a hard surface, so the mp capillary bounces several times.

This is a safe alternative to tapping the capillary manually, which could cause it to break in your hand.

You are ready to record the melting point range.