Analytical Capabilities | Utilizing over 15 different technologies, PTL has the significant capacity to measure particle size, concentration, and shape as well as surface area, porosimetry, and other physical measurements. Listed below is our list of Analytical Capabilities. If you would like to receive pricing information please call us at 630-969-2703. | PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION ANALYSES LASER Diffraction | - Malvern Mastersizer S & 2000 - Wet & Dry Dispersion Modules
| - Beckman Coulter LS13 320 - Wet & Dry Dispersion Modules
| - Microtrac X-100 – Wet Module
| Dry powders, particles that can be suspended in liquids such as water, organic solvents, etc., aerosols produced by nozzles (Volume weighted distribution standard) | Electrozone (Coulter Counter Technique) | - Micromeritics Elzone Model II & 80x4
| Statistical analysis on a Volume and Number basis | Particle concentration in a liquid suspension, additional | Light Obscuration / Photozone | - Particle Sizing Systems AccuSizer Model 770
| Statistical analysis on a Volume and Number basis (lower detection limit 1µm) | Statistical analysis on a Volume and Number basis (lower detection limit 0.5µm) | Particle concentration in a liquid suspension, additional | Photon Correlation Spectroscopy/Dynamic Light Scattering | | | | Submicron analytical technique for dyes, latex emulsions, proteins, oil/water emulsion, pigments, etc. (Volume or Intensity distribution standard) | Particle Size and Shape Analysis | | Distribution analysis by size/shape (Number, Volume, Sphericity and/or Aspect Ratio) | Additional Parameters available | Sieve Analyses | | - Standard 8” diameter sieve stack (for large volume samples of dry powders, up to 7 sieves)
| - ATM Sonic Sifter sieve stack (45 microns and above, up to 6 sieves)
| - ATM Sonic Sifter (below 45 microns/per sieve size, up to 3 sieves)
| - Wet sieve stack (up to 7 sieves)
| Photozone | - HIAC/Royco Model 8000A Analyzer & 3000 Sampler
| Statistical analysis on a Number basis generally for particles in liquids with a low concentration | Aerodynamic | - TSI Aerosizer LD 8050 using Aerodisperser Module
| Volume and Number distribution data is reported based on the aerodynamic time of flight and equivalent spherical diameter | True Density of the sample powder (Required, unless provided by client) | - ASME Standard Method via BAHCO
| Mass distribution data reported on the basis of the aerodynamic terminal settling velocity in inches per minute and equivalent spherical diameter | True Density of sample powder (Required, unless provided by client) | Analysis with Sample Fraction Collection available | Air Permeability Diameter | | Based on resistance of a uniformly packed column to the flow of a regulated stream of dried air | Sedimentation | | Statistical analysis of inorganic particulate sedimenting in an appropriate fluid (Volume weighted distribution standard) | | SURFACE AREA & PORE SIZE ANALYSES B.E.T. Specific Surface Area (Nitrogen Gas Physisorption) | - Micromeritics Flowsorb II 2300 (Dynamic Flow Technique)
| - Micromeritics TriStar 3000 (Static Pressure / Volumetric Technique)
| - Quantachrome Autosorb 1 & 3B (Static Pressure / Volumetric Technique)
| 1 – Point Analysis | 3 – Point Analysis | 5 – Point Analysis | B.E.T. Specific Surface Area (Krypton Gas Physisorption) | - Quantachrome Autosorb 3B (Static Pressure / Volumetric Technique)
| 1 – Point Analysis | 3 – Point Analysis | 5 – Point Analysis | Pore Size Distribution & Structure (Nitrogen Gas Physisorption) Includes B.E.T. | - Micromeritics TriStar 3000 (Static Pressure / Volumetric Technique)
| Pore diameter range ~7 - 4000 angstroms (0.0007 - 0.4 microns) | 10 – Point Adsorption and Desorption Isotherm (and related statistics) | 20 – Point Adsorption and Desorption Isotherm (and related statistics) | 40 – Point Adsorption and Desorption Isotherm (and related statistics) | Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry | - Micromeritics Autopore IV
| Pore diameter range ~0.004 - 200 microns | Intrusion Run and Related Statistics | Extrusion Hysteresis Run, additional | | MICROSCOPY SERVICES Image Analysis | | | | Distribution analysis by size/shape (Number, Volume, Length, Width, Aspect Ratio, Roundness/Sphericity) | Custom Parameters available | Photomicroscopy (Transmitted or Reflected Light) | Printed photos | Scanning Electron Microscopy | Non cGMP Analysis | cGMP Analysis | Particle Size Analysis via SEM Photos | | PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS Powder Flowability Study | - Freeman FT4 Powder Rheometer
| Includes 9 analyses per sample - Basic Flow Energy & Variable Flow Rate (Run in Triplicate), Effects of Compaction (Tapping vs. Direct Pressure) and Aeration (Graphic and tabular results) | Shear Cell, additional | Thermogravimetry (Conducted in Nitrogen environment) | | TGA - Temperature Capability Range: Room Temp to 1000°C | Differential Scanning Calorimetry (Conducted in Nitrogen environment) | | DSC - Temperature Capability Range: -85°C to 600°C | TGA & DSC Bundle | Zeta Potential (Dispersion Characterization) | | | Aqueous suspension samples with approximate particle sizes < 1µm | Organic Carrier Suspensions | Bundle with particle size analysis on Zetasizer Nano | Density | True Density (Helium Pycnometer) | Bulk Density | Tap Density | Solids | Total Suspended | Total Dissolved | Filter Weights (Methodology not associated with US EPA Method #5) | Miscellaneous | Conductivity | pH | Loss on Drying | Angle of Repose | Loss on Ignition | Sample Splitting by Large or Micro Rotary Riffler | Refractive Index (Liquids or Crystals) | | OTHER SERVICES & FEES Method Services | Method Development | Method Validation | Method Transfer | Specialized Services | Consulting (Hourly Rate) | Lab Visit with Sample Analysis (Cost of Analysis + Hourly Rate for Consultant) | Presentations | Training | | | | |
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