Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Manual

APPENDIX
This section details the specifications of each dispersion unit and identifies the chemical
compatibility of any components that may come into contact with the sample. Additionally,
it provides the important regulatory information to which the dispersion units are com-
pliant.
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Topics included are:
Specification 106
Chemical compatibility 109
Regulatory information 112
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Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Specifications

General

Measurement principle	Laser diffraction
Blue laser wavelength	470 nm
Sample dispersion options	Wet and dry dispersion
Data acquisition rate	10 kHz
Particle size range	0.01 to 3500 microns
Laser type	He-Ne and solid state
Accuracy	Better than 1%
Repeatability	Better than 0.5%
Technology	Mie and Fraunhofer theories
Sample dispersion units	Hydro MV, Hydro LV, Aero S
Optical model	Mie theory
Power requirements	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Detector arrangement	Log-spaced array