Malvern Instruments Morphologi G3-ID particle measurement system

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ATA Scientific recently installed the first Morphologi G3-ID in Australia at Southern Cross University (SCU) within the School of Science, Environment and Engineering. The instrument is intended to be used primarily by researchers and students at SCU and other research institutions to support cutting-edge research involving environmental particles. The instrument will also be available for external commercial work.

Rapid and accurate characterisation of different particles in a sample is seen as a challenge as traditional manual microscopy methods have shown to be both subjective and time-consuming. Automated image analysis systems provide a means for improved statistical classification of particles, enabling differentiation based on their size and morphological parameters.

The Morphologi G3-ID, from Malvern Instruments, can accurately measure particles in the range of 0.5 to 1000 µm. An integrated dry powder dispersion system automates sample preparation for repeatable and reproducible measurements of a wide range of samples. When equipped with a Raman microprobe, the product gains the additional ability to chemically identify particles enabling the differentiation of chemical components within a blend and the identification of foreign contaminants.

The instrument will be available for collaborative work with researchers from other research institutions and for commercial work through the university’s Environmental Analysis Laboratory (EAL).