Malvern Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyser with Hydro Sight imaging accessory and Hydro SV wet dispersion unit

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The Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyser enables rapid particle size distributions for both wet and dry dispersions. Measuring a particle size range of 3.5 mm to 10 nm, it delivers high performance in a small footprint and enables operator-independent measurements. The product now has two accompanying accessories: the Hydro Sight, an imaging accessory; and the Hydro SV, a small-volume wet dispersion unit.

Hydro Sight provides real-time imaging of the liquid dispersion process in line with the user’s laser diffraction particle size measurement. The images make it quicker to identify optimal dispersion conditions for wet or liquid particle size analysis methods. Oversized or foreign particles, agglomerates and dissolution of samples can be followed via live images, videos and dispersion metrics to understand what has gone wrong if a problem is encountered during an application. This enables more efficient analysis across the lifetime of a product.

Hydro SV is a wet dispersion unit requiring just 5.6-7 mL of sample. It is provided with a magnetic stirrer to ensure representative sampling and a wash-station accessory which facilitates easy rinsing and cleaning of the measurement cuvette in between measurements. The device is particularly useful to support early-stage product development to predict and control properties such as product stability, uniformity, flowability and appearance. It can also help with understanding the processability of a new material.