Specification
General
| Particle size |
Suspensions, emulsions, dry powders |
| Technology |
Laser light scattering |
| Analysis method |
Mie and Fraunhofer scattering |
| Data acquisition rate |
10 kHz |
| Typical measurement time |
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| Dimensions (W, D, H) |
690mm x 300mm x 450mm |
| Weight |
30 kg |
Optics
| Red light source |
Max. 4mW He-Ne, 632.8nm |
| Blue light source |
None |
| Lens arrangement |
Reverse Fourier (convergent beam) |
| Effective focal length |
300 mm |
Detector
| Arrangement |
Log-spaced array |
| Angular range |
0.015 - 60 degrees |
| Alignment |
Automatic |
Size
| Particle size |
0.1 - 2500 µm * |
| Number of size classes |
80 (user adjustable) |
| Accuracy |
Better than 0.6% ** |
| Precision / Repeatability |
Better than 0.5% variation * |
| Reproducibility |
Better than 1% variation * |
System compliance
| Laser safety |
Class 1, IEC60825-1:2007 and CFR Chapter I: Sub-chapterJ: Part 1040 (CDRH) |
| Regulatory testing |
RoHS and WEEE compliant CE / FCC compliant Meets requirements of the European Low Voltage directive |
System
| Power |
100/240 v, 50/60 Hz 50W (no dispersion units connected) 200W maximum (2 dispersion units connected) |
| Humidity |
80% maximum for temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C. Non condensing. |
| Operating temperature (°C) |
+5°C to +40°C |
| Product storage temperature |
-20°C to +50°C |
Patents
| Patents |
The Mastersizer optical bench is protected by patents based on applications WO2013038161, WO2013038160 and WO2013038159. |
Notes
| Notes |
* Sample and sample preparation dependent
** Accuracy defined for the measurement of monomodal latex standards. This specification accounts for the manufacturer’s uncertainty in the latex size. Sample and sample preparation dependent. |
