KSV Sigma 70 - Introduction

Introduction
KSV
Sigma
70
is
a
computer
controlled
and
user
programmable
tensiometer
for
measurement
of
;
*
Surface
and Interfacial
tension
*
Dynamic
Contact
Angles
(
DCA
)
*
Powder
Wettability
*
Single
Fiber
Wettability
*
Adsorption
Behavior
of
Solids
*
Critical
Micelle
Concentration
(
CMC
)
*
Free
Surface
Energy
of
Solids
The instrument has
a
modular
design
which allows addition
of
a
variety
of
devices
.
In
addition
to
the basic
measuring
and interface units the
KSV
Sigma
70
can
be
equipped
with
;
*
Manual
Control
Unit
*
Additional
onboard
displays
*
Dispenser
*
Temperature
Bath
*
pH
Meter
The
open
design
and
modular
construction should allow
you
to
adapt
your
instrument
to
a
wide
variety
of
applications
.
The
software
included
with this instrument
will
allow
you
to
easily
perform
a
variety
of
preprogrammed
experiments
which
you
can
modify
to
your
particular
needs
.
The data
is
stored
to
your
hard drive and
can
be
retrieved
and
analyzed
later
.
If
you
wish
to
utilize
other data reduction
software
the
data files
are
easily
exported
.
Inside this manual
you
will find
information
on
how
to
install
and
use
your
Sigma
70
.
You
will
also find brief
reviews
of
the
concepts
involved
in
your
measurements
and
some
practical
advise
on
the
techniques
involved
.
In
order
to
obtain the maximum
performance
from
your
instrument
you
should
read this
manual and
keep
it
available
for reference
.
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