CALIBRATION OF MUFFLE FURNACE

• OBJECTIVE:

To lay down the procedure for Calibration of muffle furnace.

• SCOPE:

This SOP is applicable to the procedure for Calibration of muffle furnace at {Company Name} {Location}.

• RESPONSIBILITY:
• Executive/Designee Quality Control is responsible to calibrate the instrument as per SOP.
• Head QC: Ensure the compliance of SOP.
• ACCOUNTABILITY:

QA Head shall be Accountable for implementation of SOP.

• PROCEDURE:
• Muffle furnaces are incredibly versatile pieces of equipment used to generate high temperatures in a controlled environment.
• Operate the instrument as per SOP.Set the temperature to 600°C, 800°C & 1000°C by pressing `▲` or `▼`, wait until the temperature is stable and measure the temperature with calibrated thermocouple.
• Note down the observed readings in calibration record as per Format-I.
• The tolerance limit is ± 25°C from the set temperature.
• If the calibration is not proper report the results to the department head for taking an appropriate action.
• Frequency of Calibration: Half yearly.

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• REFERENCES:

Not Applicable

• ANNEXURES: 

ENCLOSURES: SOP Training Record.

• DISTRIBUTION:
• Controlled Copy No. 01  :          Head Quality Assurance
• Controlled Copy No. 02  :         Head Quality Control
• Master Copy                    :          Quality Assurance Department

• ABBREVIATIONS:

• REVISION HISTORY:             

CHANGE HISTORY LOG

Annexure-I
CALIBRATION RECORD OF MUFFLE FURNACE

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