Malvern Panalytical Mastersizer 3000
The Mastersizer 3000 uses the technique of laser diffraction to measure particle size distributions from 10 nm up to 3.5 mm
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Rapid, reliable particle size measurements made easy. The Mastersizer 3000 is the latest generation of the world’s most widespread particle sizing instrument, used by many thousands of companies and research institutes across a wide range of industries. Malvern Panalytical’s considerable experience and applications know- how has gone into every stage of the design of the Mastersizer 3000 instrument, from fundamental particle sizing performance right through to user ergonomics and method advice.
In a laser diffraction measurement a laser beam passes through a dispersed particulate sample and the angular variation in intensity of the scattered light is measured. Large particles scatter light at small angles relative to the laser beam and small particles scatter light at large angles.
The angular scattering intensity data is then analyzed to calculate the size of the particles that created the scattering pattern using the Mie theory of light scattering. The particle size is reported as a volume equivalent sphere diameter.
Measuring Mode
In a laser diffraction measurement a laser beam passes through a dispersed particulate sample and the angular variation in intensity of the scattered light is measured. The angular scattering intensity data is then analyzed to calculate the size of the particles that created the scattering pattern using the Fraunhofer or Mie theory of light scattering.
Specifications
Particle size distribution for Suspensions, emulsions, dry powders
Principle Laser light scattering
Analysis Mie and Fraunhofer scattering
Data acquisition rate 10 kHz
Typical measurement time <10 sec
Red light source Max. 4 mW He-Ne, 632.8 nm
Blue light source Nominal 10mW LED, 470nm None
Lens arrangement Reverse Fourier (convergent beam)
Effective focal length 300 mm
Detector Arrangement Log-spaced array
Angular range 0.015 – 144 degrees
Alignment Automatic
Size range 10 nm – 3.5 mm *
Number of size classes 100 (user adjustable)
Accuracy 0.6% **
Repeatability Better than 0.5% variation
Reproducibility Better than 1% variation *
Software extension for 21 CFR Part 11 Enables an operating mode that assists with ER/ES compliance
Laser class Class 1, IEC60825-1:2007 and CRF Chapter I: Sub-chapter J: Part 1040 (CDRH)
Regulatory Designed to meet RoHS and WEEE requirements CE / FCC / ICE5-003 / VCCI compliant. Designed to meet C-Tick
Hardware
Manual wet dispersion units (Hydro EV, SM and SV)
Manual dry powder dispersion unit (Aero M)
Automated wet dispersion units (Hydro MV and LV)
Automated dry powder dispersion unit (Aero S)
Software
SOP operation
Customizable reporting
Entry level legacy system result compatibility tools
Advanced method development and comparison tools Advanced data quality assessment and reporting tools Advanced measurement manager functions Measurement sequencing / SOP player tool
Ability to use the software on multiple workstations
User workspace functions
IQ/OQ Validation
21 CFR Part 11 support.
Dimensions
690 mm x 300 mm x 450 mm (L x W x H)
Weight 30 kg
Supply voltage 100/240V, 50/60Hz
