Malvern Instruments Mastersizer 2000 Particle Size Analyzer

The Malvern Instruments Mastersizer 2000 Particle Size Analyzer is one of the most flexible and user friendly particle sizing instruments available. The Mastersizer 2000 has a modular design with a wide range of automated sample dispersion units for measurement of both wet and dry samples. Features include: broad particle size range makes it suitable for a variety of applications; wide range of sample dispersion options for emulsions, suspensions and dry powders; full automated simple SOP operation; and full validation documentation available.

Specifications:
– Principle: Laser light scattering
– Analysis: Mie and Fraunhofer scattering
– Data acquisition rate: 1 kHz
– Dimensions (W, D, H): 1293mm x 255mm x 375mm
– Weight: 31 kg
– Power: 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz

Optics
– Red light source: Max. 4mW He-Ne, 632.8nm
– Blue light source: Max. 0.3mW LED, 470nm
– Lens arrangement: Reverse Fourier (convergent beam)

Particle size
– Particle size: 0.02 – 2000 µm *
– Accuracy: Better than 1% (polydisperse standard) **
– Reproducibility: Better than 1% variation (polydisperse standard)

*: Sample and sample preparation dependent.
**: Accuracy defined for the recovery of the mean size of a narrow log-normal distribution. Sample and sample preparation dependant.