POWDERS

BET Surface Area

The specific surface area according to the BET-Theory is a common parameter for the characterization of powders. We offer a variety of instruments tailored towards the respective fields of applications such as research and development, quality insurance as well as bulk import and export control.

3P micro 300

 

3P micro series:
1 – 3 analysis stations; options for micropore and Krypton analysis; in-situ or external sample preparation


3P meso 400

 

 

3P meso series:
1, 2 or 4 fully independent analysis stations; in-situ or external sample preparation


3P sync 400

 

 

3P sync series:
Up to 4 completely independent analysis stations in one dewar; separate p0 measuring cell for simultaneous measurement


3P surface DX

 

3P surface DX:
4 fully independent analysis stations; setup is configured for flow method (fast BET measurements)


cryoTune series:

Allows coolant adjustment to temperatures of 77 – 323 K for pore analysis on different instruments of all manufacturers. Allows micropore and BET surface analysis according to the IUPAC recommendations with Argon isotherms at 87 K.

A detailed description of the measurement method for specific surface area (BET surface area) can be found here.

Bulk Solids Characterization

The macroscopic, physical properties of a powder pile are the basic characteristics of powder materials. Knowledge of these properties is therefore a crucial factor in powder production, processing and packaging, as well as in the transport, storage and application of these materials.Alongside the large number of measuring instruments for characterizing the microscopic properties of powders such as particle size, particle shape or BET surface area, which can only be used to estimate the macroscopic, physical properties of powders, we offer the PowderPro A1 system for fully automatic and precise measurement.

 

PowderPro A1:

fully automatic analysis of macroscopic, physical properties of a powder


The norm-compliant determination of the bulk density as well as the flowability and pourability of powders is carried out with the instruments of the BeDensi series.

 

BeDensi B1:

Bulk density meter for non-metallic powders, using natural deposition method


 

BeDensi B1-S:

Scott capacity meter for norm-compliant determination of the bulk density of metal powders



HFlow-1:

Hall-flow meter for the norm-compliant determination of the flowability of metal powders

A detailed description of the measurement method for macroscopic powder characterization and a definition of the determinable parameters can be found here.


BeDensi T Pro series:

BeDensi T Pro series for tapped density of powdered, granular of flakey material

A detailed description of the measurement method for tapped density can be found here.

True Density / Bulk Density / Tapping Volumetry

True Density

True density or skeletal density of a powder is mainly obtained by means of gas pycnometry.

 

3P densi series:

1 analysis station; fully automated; sample cells ranging from 1 – 100 cm³

A detailed description of gas pycnometry can be found here.


Tap density

BeDensi T Pro series:

BeDensi T Pro series for tapped density of powdered, granular of flakey material

A detailed description of the measurement method for tapped density can be found here.

Gas Adsorption

Gas adsorption analysis is not only used for the determination of BET-surface area but for the analysis of pore size distribution and total pore volume determination as well. We offer a variety of instruments tailored towards fields of application, such as research and development, quality insurance as well as bulk import and export control.

3P micro 300

 

3P micro series:

1 – 3 analysis stations; options for micropore and Krypton analysis; in-situ or external sample preparation


3P meso 400

 

3P meso series:

1, 2 or 4 fully independent analysis stations; in-situ or external sample preparation


3P sync 400

 

 

3P sync series:

Up to 4 completely independent analysis stations in one dewar; separate p0 measuring cell for simultaneous measurement


3P surface DX

 

3P surface DX:

4 fully independent analysis stations; setup is configured for flow method (fast BET measurements)


cryoTune series:

Allows coolant adjustment to temperatures of 77 – 323 K for pore analysis on different instruments of all manufacturers. Allows micropore and BET surface analysis according to the IUPAC recommendations with Argon isotherms at 87 K.

A detailed description of gas adsorption methods can be found here.


Adsorption of gas mixtures and gas/vapor systems

For the characterization of powders with regards to technical processes, experimental data at technical conditions (such as pressure, temperature, flow volume, etc.) is important. In addition to our instruments we also offer a simulation software for generating mathematical models based on experimental data.

mixSorb S series:

Measurement of breakthrough curves; vapor option; designed for very small sample amounts


 mixSorb L series:

Measurement of breakthrough curves; vapor option; safe and easy-to-use bench-top instrument

For a detailed description of Mixed Adsorption of Gasses see here:
Measurement Method – Mixed adsorption of gases
Measurement Method – Breakthrough curves

Particle size and shape

Particle size

An essential parameter for the characterization of powders is the particle size distribution. We offer a variety of different instruments and methods to tackle the different challenges in application, no matter if in quality control or in research and development.

Static and dynamic light scattering and laser diffraction

Bettersizer S3 Plus: Particle size and particle shape 0.01 – 3500 µm
Bettersizer S3:Particle size 0.01 – 3500 µm


 Bettersizer 2600: Particle size 0.02 – 2600 µm


 Bettersizer ST: Particle size measurement 0.1 – 1,000 µm

 

A detailed description of static light scattering and laser diffraction can be found here.


Dynamic Light Scattering

Dynamic light scattering (DLS) is applied in measuring particle sizes on a nano- and submicrometer scale.

BeNano series:

Particle size analysis 0.3 nm to 15 µm

A detailed description of dynamic light scattering can be found here.


Acoustic spectrometry

Characterization of the particle size distribution in concentrated suspensions or emulsions commonly found in ceramics and construction industry as well as food and cosmetic applications, requires a method to analyze samples in their original concentrations and on a macroscopic scale. This can be achieved by employing acoustic spectrometry, which determines particle sizes in proportion to their respective masses by measuring the damping of ultrasonic waves in concentrated dispersion with particle sizes on the nanometer to micrometer scale.

DT-1DT-11000/DT-110: Particle size 5 nm – 1000 µm; measuring in original concentration up to 50 Vol.-%


DT-1202DT-1202: Particle size 5 nm – 1000 µm; measuring in original concentration up to 50 Vol.-%; measuring zeta potential

A detailed description of acoustic spectrometry can be found here.


Particle shape

In a number of applications it is not only required to determine particle size distributions for further processing of a powder, but to analyze particle shape as well. Color, procession and dispersion characteristics as well as mechanic properties are influenced by particle shape significantly. Furthermore, anisotropic shapes such as rods may exhibit problems when using standard particle size analysis without imaging processes.

 

BeVision D2: Particle size and particle shape 2 – 10000 µm


Bettersizer S3 Plus:

Particle size and particle shape 0.01 – 3500 µm

A detailed description of imaging analysis can be found here.

Pore size and volume

Gas Adsorption

Gas adsorption is not only employed for the determination of BET-surface area, but also for the investigation of pore size distributions up to pore radii in the area of 400nm and the analysis of the total pore volume. We offer a variety of instruments tailored towards the different applications in this field such as research and development, quality control as well as bulk import and export control.

3P micro 300

 

 

3P micro series:

1 – 3 analysis stations; options for micropore and Krypton analysis; in-situ or external sample preparation


3P meso 400

 

3P meso series:

1, 2 or 4 fully independent analysis stations; in-situ or external sample preparation


3P sync 400

 

 

3P sync series:

Up to 4 completely independent analysis stations in one dewar; separate p0 measuring cell for simultaneous measurement


3P surface DX

3P surface DX:

4 fully independent analysis stations; setup is configured for flow method (fast BET measurements)


cryoTune series:

Allows coolant adjustment to temperatures of 77 – 323 K for pore analysis on different instruments of all manufacturers. Allows micropore and BET surface analysis according to the IUPAC recommendations with Argon isotherms at 87 K.

A detailed description of gas adsorption methods can be found here.


Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry

Mercury porosimetry is another standard method for the determination of pore size distribution (ranging from 3.6 nm up to 950 µm) and total pore volume analysis.

Contract Analysis for Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry

A detailed description of the mercury porosimetry method can be found here.

Porosity and Porosimetry

The porosity of powders is determined from the raw density (solid state volume) and the pore volume. The solid state volume can be determined by Mercury porosimetry and/or gas pycnometry depending on the sample. The Mercury porosimeter also determines pore size distribution.

Contract Analysis for Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry

A detailed description of the mercury porosimetry method can be found here.


3P densi series:

Gas pycnometer with 1 analysis station; fully automated

A detailed description of the gas pycnometry method can be found here.

Vapor Sorption / DVS

Characterization of powders by means of vapor sorption can verify sample behavior with regard to polar solvents on materials.

Contract Analysis for Vapor Sorption (DVS)

A detailed description of the method can be found here.


Adsorption of gas mixtures and gas/vapor systems

For the characterization of powders with regards towards technical sorption processes, experimental data for conditions in technical processes (such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, flow volumes, etc.) is required. In addition to our analytical devices, we also supply simulation software for creating mathematical models based on analytical data.

 

mixSorb S series:

Measurement of breakthrough curves; vapor option; designed for very small sample amounts


mixSorb L series:

Measurement of breakthrough curves; vapor option; safe and easy-to-use bench-top instrument

For a detailed description of Mixed Adsorption of Gasses see here:
Measurement Method – Mixed adsorption of gases
Measurement Method – Breakthrough curves

Electroacoustic – Zeta potential

The zeta potential is an indicator for the stability of a dispersion and the mobility of its particles in external fields. A characteristic value is the isoelectrical point (IEP, zeta potential = 0 mV), at which the particles agglomerate and the system precipitates. With electroacoustics we offer a method, by which these parameters can be determined in original concentration.

Instrument series DT-300 / DT-310

A detailed description of electroacoustics can be found here.

Contact

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