Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Manual

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Bubbles may enter the system because of high pump or stirrer speeds with viscous dis-
persants or those containing surfactants, or due to leaking pipes or seals. Check and
replace any damaged pipes or seals as described in Checking and replacing the sample
pipes on page93.

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