Malvern Mastersizer 3000 User Manual

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Introduction
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Introduction
This manual covers the operation of the Mastersizer 3000 and Mastersizer 3000E
particle characterisation systems. The instrument measures the size of particles
contained within a sample, presenting data according to the user’s needs.
This user manual is a companion to the Mastersizer 3000 Basic Guide, which
gives Health and Safety, maintenance, troubleshooting and other vital information
which all users must read.
Additional user manuals are supplied with both the Hydro and Aero dispersion
units.
About this manual
The manual contains the general information required by an operator; as well as
supervisor information that concentrates on administration and extension of the
system’s functionality.
Topics covered include:
 An overview of the Mastersizer hardware and software.
 A guide to making measurements and how to read the results.
 Sample preparation guidance.
 Reporting - creating and editing reports.
 System security.
 Advanced features.

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