Digital system measures particle size across a wide range from 0.5 to 1000 microns, using circle equivalent diameter, and employs a variety of parameters for particle shape analysis
A new high sensitivity particle image analyser from Malvern Instruments incorporates the latest Nikon CFI60 optics and a high resolution digital camera to deliver particle size and shape data and images.
Based on digital image analysis and automated microscopy, the Morphologi G2 measures particle size across a wide range from 0.5 to 1000 microns, using circle equivalent diameter, and employs a variety of parameters for particle shape analysis.
This allows determination and quantification of even subtle differences between particles.
Since every particle in a sample can be individually measured and recorded, the analyser also has applications in counting and foreign particle detection.
The Morphologi G2 particle image analyser provides both microscope-quality images and statistically significant data through the rapid analysis of hundreds of thousands of particles.
The ability to see and record images of all particles allows visual verification and detection of phenomena such as broken particles, agglomerates and the presence of fines.
Full automation using standard operating procedures (SOP) eliminates any user bias inherent in manual microscopy methods, and enables straightforward method development and easy electronic transfer.
Automatic calibration, conformance to 21CFR part 11 requirements and the availability of full IQ/OQ documentation ensure that the system is accurate and repeatable, and all data is secure and validated.
As well as SOP-driven, automated operation, Morphologi's software package enables the generation of customer reports, allows the user to sort, filter and classify captured particle images, plot trends between multiple records, and overplot and compare multiple data sets.
Malvern Instruments is a supplier of analytical systems for particle characterisation and rheological applications.
Advanced technologies are combined with robust mechanical designs and comprehensive software to provide systems that measure material characterisation data (size distribution, particle shape, zeta potential, molecular weight) and bulk material properties.
On-line, at-line and off-line solutions are provided to meet QA/QC, control and development applications across a diverse range of industries.
An extensive support service facilitates the optimal design and exploitation of any given system.
