Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Manual

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Hydro EV
Item Specification
Dispersion type
Wet
Capacity
600 ml / 1000 ml (standard laboratory beaker)
Sonication power / frequency
40 W max, 40 kHz (nominal)*
* Dispersant dependent.
Typical applications
Minerals, fillers, chemicals, foodstuffs, emulsions
Dispersion mechanisms
Continuously variable pump / stirrer and ultrasonics.
Modes of operation
Automatic via SOPs.
Manual via software control panel.
Weight
4 kg
Dimensions
Width: 150 mm / Height: 300 mm / Depth: 220 mm
Power
Power consumption
Supplied via CAN cable from the Optical unit
5 W — Standby / 80 W — Nominal*
96 W — Maximum operating power**
* The power recorded on a typical unit using maximum pump speed
and maximum ultrasonics, with water as the dispersant.
** The maximum power available through the CAN ports.
Maximum size of particles
2100 µm (density 2200 kg/m³)*†
* Sample dependent.
† Upper limit is 1000 microns when used with a Mastersizer 3000E
with the Extended software upgrade
Hydro SM
Item Specification
Dispersion type
Wet
Capacity
120 ml maximum
Typical applications
Solvent-based suspensions, Pharmaceuticals. Minerals, fillers,
chemicals, foodstuffs, emulsions
Dispersion mechanisms
Continuously variable pump / stirrer
Modes of operation
Manual via controller unit
Weight
9.75 kg

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