Particle Size and Particle Shape Analyzer Instrumentation

Beckman Coulter RapidVue

Particle tech labs Beckman Coulter RapidVue particle size and particle shape analyzer
Features:
  • Analytical range: approx 15µm - 2500µm
  • Can analyze liquid and powder suspensions in organic or inorganic solvents
  • Reports particle size distribution or particle shape information including: volume, number, aspect ratio, fiber length, fiber width and sphericity
Applications:
  • Particle size distribution measurement
  • Particle shape characteristic evaluation
  • Effective way of characterizing fiber and rod-like particles
Recommendations for Optimal Output:
  • Recommended amount of sample needed: 500mg to 10 grams ( dry sample) 20 to 500mL (wet sample)
 

Malvern PharmaVision

Malvern PharmaVision 830 for particle size and particle shape characterization
Features:
  • Measuring range - dry powders from 0.7µm to 2000µm
  • Sample preparation device - produces a dispersion of powders as a mono-layer onto microscope or glass slides
Applications:
  • Particle Size and Shape Analysis of a broad size range
  • Dry powders and granules dispersed onto a flat glass plate
Recommendations for Optimal Output:
  • Information on the friability of the material is helpful
  • Recommended amount of sample needed: 100 mg