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Powder X-ray diffractometers with Anton Paar reaction chamber and GIXRD+XRR for thin film analysis

Panalytical X'pert ProMPD and Panalytical X'pert Pro/PW 3040/60

MPD: Powder X-ray diffraction and Anton Paar reaction chamber: possibility for high-temperature measurements (1200 C) in selected atmosphere (oxygen, air, nitrogen).

PW3040: GIXRD and XRR for thin film characterization

PW3040: GIXRD and XRR for thin film characterization

Particle characterization unit

BELSORP-Mini II (Gas Adsorption)

BELSORP-Mini II (Gas Adsorption)
  • Allows pore size and surface area of dry materials/powders to be determined
  • 3 independent sample ports that can be measured concurrently
  • Samples can be prepared in-situ with built-in heater (50 to 400 °C)
  • Adsorption gases available: N2 and He (others possible on request)
  • Cooling via liquid N2 Dewar (up to 30 hours measurement duration)
  •  Analyses methods include:
    • Adsorption/desorption isotherms
    • BET, Langmuir, BJH/CI/DH
  • Resolution = 0.01m2/g
  • Pore size = 0.07 to 400nm

Malvern Mastersizer (Particle Sizer)

Malvern Mastersizer (Particle Sizer)
  • Particle size range from 10nm to 3500μm
  • Auto dry powder dispersion units
    • Aero S (up to 3500μm)
  • Manual wet dispersion units
    • Hydro EV (up to 1000 ml)
    • Hydro SV (5.6mL - 7mL)
  • Dynamic image analysis
    • Hydro Sight (9 to 1000 μm; 3.75 fps)

Quantachrome Ultrapyc 1200e (Pycnometer)

Quantachrome Ultrapyc 1200e (Pycnometer)
  • Allows accurate determination of density and volume of powders/porous materials
  • Sample Volumes =
    • Large, 135 cm3
    • Medium, 50 cm3
    • Small, 10 cm3
  • Resolution = 0.0001 g/cm
  • Pressure range = 0.07 to ~1.4 bar
  • Uses He gas

Retsch SM 300 (Cutting Mill)

Retsch SM 300 (Cutting Mill)
  • Suitable for the grinding of soft, medium-hard, tough, elastic, fibrous and heterogeneous mixes of products
  • Material feed size < 60 x 80 mm
  • Final fineness = 0.25 - 20 mm
  • Speed range from 700 to 3000 RPM
  • Cyclone-suction-combination for light or small samples
  • Capacity = 0.25 to 5 l
  • Grinding tools = Heavy-metal free steel
  • Example materials: aluminium slag, WEEE, non-ferrous metals, plastics, polymers, textiles, waste and wood

Motic BA310 MET-T (Light Microscope)

Motic BA310 MET-T (Light Microscope)
  • Objective lenses:
    • 5x (n.a. = 0.13; W.D. 20.3 mm)
    • 10x (n.a. = 0.25; W.D. 17.5 mm)
    • 20x (n.a. = 0.40; W.D. 8.1 mm)
    • 50x (n.a. = 0.55; W.D. 8.4 mm)
  • Z-Axis movement 30 mm
  • Large sample stage (240 x 140 mm) with glass base for transmission analysis
  • Z-Axis movement 30 mm
  • Fine focus = 2 μm minimum increment
  • Halogen illumination

Retsch PT 600 XL (Sample Divider)

Retsch PT 600 XL (Sample Divider)
  • Suitable for soft, medium-hard, tough, elastic, fibrous and heterogeneous mixes of powdery products
  • Material feed size = ≤ 20 mm
  • Rotary speed = 18 - 53 RPM
  • Total capacity = 60 litres
  • Number of divisions:
    • 8 (7500 ml)
    • 10 (6000 ml)
  • Digitally adjusted vibratory feeder
  • Example materials: cement clinker, chemicals, construction materials, metal powders, minerals
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