Malvern Mastersizer Series User Manual

The Graph fonts 6-7
The Table fonts 6-7
Installing and selecting a printer 6-8
Changing print settings 6-9
Printing from the Mastersizer 6-9
Chapter 7 - Interpreting the results
Introduction 7-1
Fundamental concepts 7-1
Results are volume based 7-1
Equivalent spheres 7-2
Derived distribution parameters 7-3
Understanding the tables and graphs 7-4
Chapter 8 - Automating the process
Introduction 8-1
Setting up a sequence 8-1
Chapter 9 - Sample preparation
Introduction 9-1
Representative sampling 9-1
Considerations for dry samples 9-2
Considerations for wet samples 9-3
Choice and preparation of the dispersant 9-3
Surfactants and admixtures 9-5
Surfactants 9-5
Admixtures 9-6
Slurries 9-6
The use of ultrasonics 9-6
CONTENTS Getting Started
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Malvern Mastersizer Series Specifications

General

Measurement principle	Laser Diffraction
Compliance	ISO 13320, USP <429>, EP 2.9.31
Particle size range	0.01 μm to 3500 μm
Light source	Red laser, Blue laser
Sample dispersion	Wet or dry dispersion
Software	Mastersizer software