Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Manual

INTRODUCTION
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This manual details the important features of the Mastersizer 3000 Hydro series wet dis-
persion units.
Dispersion
unit
Description
Model
number
Hydro SV Small volume (SV) automatic wet dispersion unit MAZ3100
Hydro SM Small volume manual (SM) wet dispersion unit MAZ3150
Hydro MV Medium volume (MV) automatic wet dispersion unit
MAZ3200
MAZ3210
Hydro LV Large volume (LV) automatic wet dispersion unit
MAZ3300
MAZ3310
Hydro EV Extended volume (EV) user-interactive wet dispersion unit MAZ3400
Note: The Hydro MV/LV (MAZ3210/MAZ3310) dispersion units are fitted with an
analogue level sensor and a manual drain button. These additions to the Hydro
MV/LV (MAZ3200/MAZ3300) dispersion units are identified in the relevant
manual sections.
This manual is a supplement to the following manuals:
l Mastersizer 3000 User Manual
l Mastersizer 3000 Basic Guide
!
Warning!
The dispersion units or the samples to be measured may be hazardous if misused.
Before use, users must read the Health and Safety information in the Mastersizer
3000 Basic Guide.
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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