Malvern Instruments has launched its Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyser for improved performance
The system combines optical capabilities with software that supports the user from method development through to routine measurement.
According to the company, laser diffraction is now the particle sizing technique of choice across multiple industries and applications.
Whatever the analytical challenge, developing a robust measurement protocol that defines sampling, sample dispersion and measurement conditions is essential.
The Mastersizer 3000 claims to streamline and simplify this method development process, ensuring that subsequent measurements are routine.
Its System Measurement Manager allows users to manipulate the parameters that control sample preparation and to gauge the effect in real-time.
With wet measurement users can, for instance, observe the results of applying ultrasound to their sample to achieve a consistent size, or increase the stirrer speed to get the bias-free sampling required for repeatable measurement.
Developed methods based on Standard Operating Procedures then streamline measurement to the point of push-button operation and are easily transferred.
This ensures true reproducibility from user-to-user, instrument-to-instrument and site-to-site.
