Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Manual

Hardware features
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Hydro MV and LV features
This section identifies the main features of the Hydro MV (medium volume) and LV (Large
volume) dispersion units. A Hydro LV dispersion unit is shown in the below illustration.
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1. Sample tank
2. Sample pump and stirrer
3. Ultrasonic transducer
4. Tank cover
5. Status indicator
6. Drain Port
7. Lower Internally regulated dispersant inlet port (aqueous dispersants)
8. Upper Externally regulated dispersant inlet port (non-aqueous dispersants)
9. To cell / From cell connections
10. CAN connection
11. Auxiliary connection
12. Drain button (MAZ3210/MAZ3310 only)

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