Organizations around the world rely on the Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer to consistently deliver the accurate, robust, reliable data that informs critical decision-making throughout R&D and manufacturing processes. Such knowledge-driven decisions are fundamental to ensuring the quality and performance of a diverse range of raw materials, intermediates and final products.
• Particle size : Suspensions, emulsions, dry powders
• Principle : Laser light scattering
• Analysis : Mie and Fraunhofer scattering
• Data acquisition rate : 10 kHz
• Typical measurement time : <10 sec
• Dimensions (W, D, H) : 690mm x 300mm x 450mm
• Weight : 30 kg
• Red light source : Max. 4mW He-Ne, 632.8nm
• Blue light source : Max. 10mW LED, 470nm
• Lens arrangement : Reverse Fourier (convergent beam)
• Effective focal length : 300mm
• Arrangement : Log-spaced array
• Angular range : 0.015 - 144 degrees
• Alignment : Automatic
• Particle size : 0.01 - 3500 µm *
• Number of size classes : 100 (user adjustable)
• Accuracy : Better than 0.6% **
• Precision / Repeatability : Better than 0.5% variation *
• Reproducibility : Better than 1% variation *