Autosorb iQ measures nitrogen isotherms of various materials. This enables the calculation of specific surface, pore radius distribution and total pore volume.
The Karl Fischer Coulometer is an instrument for fast and precise water determination of samples from any industry with a water content between 1 ppm and 20 %.
The densitometer measures the density of a liquid sample via flexural vibration up to maximal densities of 3 g/cm3
The digital microscope allows the fast analysis of small structures, crystals or surface contamination up to a magnification of 1000 times with a 4K-Camera. The optical microscope has 2D and 3D measuring functions for detailed analysis, such as surface roughness, particle size analysis or the degree of surfaces contamination. The viewing angle as well as the illumination can be adjusted and the captured images can be digitally measured. By combining several images, panoramas of large parts can also be created with a high resolution.
The EasyMax Advanced Synthesis Workstation is a fully automated device for the design and controlled execution of chemical synthesis and for other applications like solubility-measurements, (re)-crystallization or drug work-up over the duration of several days. Combined with ATR-FTIR and FBRM probes, process monitoring and I-situ data logging of chemical conversions and particle size distribution of suspensions is possible.
The FDG can be used to measure thickness, swelling behavior and adhesion as well as cohesion forces of soft fouling layers
HPLC can be used to determine purity, concentration and identity of various analytes. Optimized columns, methods and detectors are available for the analysis of sugars, amino acids and pharmaceutical ingredients
This GC analyses fluid, gas and headspace samples. Columns, detectors and methods are optimized for measuring battery electrolyte components as well as common solvents like ethanol, methanol and acetone
The gas chromatograph measures the content of various liquid components in a sample due to different retention times and peak areas.
The DSA 100E is an analytical instrument for optical wetting and coating analysis via drop shape analysis to determine the surface free energy, surface tension of liquids and contact angle at the phase boundary. This allows statements on the wetting behavior of liquids, surface treatments and the physical characterization of liquids and surfaces. If the temperature chamber is used, samples can also be measured in a temperature-dependent range from 5 °C - 100 °C. With the aid of the TVA 100, measurements can also be carried out using the reflected light method, so that contact angles can also be measured in surface structures or cavities.
The MSB is a device for contact free weighing of a sample under defined temperature, pressure and gaseous atmosphere. It is used to observe possible mass changes of a sample
The vapor-liquid-equilibrium data can be measured with the two dynamic apparatuses. They are applied in the practical education as well as research. Isobaric VLE data are measured for various mixtures to derive parameters for models such as NRTL or Wilson. These parameters are subsequently used to simulate thermal separation processes in flowsheeting software.
ParticleTrack is an in-situ instrument that can be used directly in laboratory reactors to measure particle size and number distributions in real time. The probe is equipped with a rotating laser beam and calculates the chord length of a particle based on the pulse-like backscatter of the laser light according to the principle of Focused Beam Reflectance Measurement (FBRM). Thus, multi-phase processes such as crystallization, emulsification and flocculation can be monitored and the influence of variable operating parameters is highlighted for process optimization or scale-up.
With the particle size measuring device Sympatec Helos particle sizes and their distribution of wet or dry dispersed samples can be determined.
The UV/VIS spectroscope, it is possible to determine molecular spectra for quantitative analysis of a sample solution. Measurements can be performed over a wide range of the electromagnetic spectra from ultraviolet over visible light to near infrared.
The porosimeter measures the pore size, the bulk density, the porosity, the specific surface and the medium pore radius.
The Scanning Electron Microscope produces images of small structures at different pressures and measures the chemical composition of the sample by EDX.
The refractometer measures the index of refraction of liquid and solid samples and allows therefore for example to determine the concentration in solutions.
The rheometer measures the flow behavior of samples under different shear stress and temperatures. A coaxial disc or a disc-disc system can be applied for this purpose.
The rotary evaporator can be used to increase the concentration in solution at low pressures and temperatures.
The stereoscopic µPIV is used for accurate flow measurements in microscale systems. Therefore, the velocity vectors of the fluids are calculated. With the stereo µPIV all three velocity components of 3D flows can be measured. With this technique, the turbulence of the flow at structures or stream profiles can be visualized.
Textrue measurement of chemical product and materials. Qualification of characteristics, i.e. hardness, adhesiveness, elasticity, ruptue force, stiffness, Bloom strength. The sample is placed on the base of the texture analyzer, on the lower fixture, or held between two fixtures. To test the product or material the arm of the texture analyzer moves down to compress or penetrate the sample, or it moves upwards for tensile testing.
HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) is used for concentration measurements in liquid samples. The key component of a HPLC-system is the separation column. Here, the sample molecules interact with a stationary phase. Depending on the strength of the interaction, different molecules are retained differently in the column and are therefore separated accordingly. After passing through the column, the molecules are detected and quantified by an UV/Vis diode array detector. Concentrations can thus be determined from the detector signal via a calibration. UHPLC is and extension of the classic HPLC methodology, operating with higher flow rates and under increased pressure to minimize the duration of a measurement.
The VarioTOCcube determines the amount of carbon and nitrogen compounds in liquid and solid samples.
The Zetasizer measures the zeta potential and particle size dristributions of particles.