Pittcon is one of the world's premier annual conferences devoted to laboratory
science and instrumentation. This year, Pittcon takes place March 9 through
March 12 at McCormick Place in Chicago , IL .
Micromeritics,
located in Booth 4551, will be introducing some of the latest developments in
material characterization instrumentation. This year’s exhibition presents
a great opportunity to get a look at a variety of new instruments available
from Micromeritics, as well as the opportunity to speak personally with our
technical and sales associates.
The Gemini VII 2390 Series Surface Area Analyzers rapidly and reliably produce
accurate and repeatable surface area and porosity results. Their low cost, small
footprint, speed, accuracy, simplicity of use, reliability, and ruggedness have
earned the Gemini series a reputation as an ideal tool for research and quality
control environments. The Gemini VII Series permits low to high surface area
measurements without requiring exotic gases such as argon or krypton.The Gemini
VII 2390 is available in three model options. The Gemini VII 2390 is ideal for
rapid and accurate surface area determinations. It also provides standard methods
for: single-point and and Langmuir surface areas, total pore volume, micropore
analysis by the t-method, and much more. The Gemini VII 2390 provides additional
precision with the addition of a P0 (saturation pressure) tube allowing the
user to monitor the saturation pressure of the adsorptive on a continuous basis.
The instrument is designed to provide a rapid measurement of the adsorption
isotherm. The Gemini VII 2390 has all the capability of the 2390 with the additional
ability to perform a BJH or Dollimore-Heal pore size distribution using both
adsorption and desorption isotherms of up to 1000 points. This instrument also
features a P0 tube as well as a larger Dewar and longer sample tubes for extended
analysis.All models can be operated stand alone or connected to a computer running
Micromeritics’ Gemini VII Windows software, greatly expanding data reduction
and reporting capabilities.
The TriStar II 3020 Surface Area and Porosity Analyzer is a fully automated,
three-station analyzer that can measure surface areas as low as 0.01 m2/g using
nitrogen, and features a new krypton option that can measure surface areas down
to 0.001 m2/g. A dedicated P0 port is standard, allowing the user to measure
the saturation pressure on a continuous basis. The TriStar II can collect up
to 1000 data points. Minute details of the isotherm can be observed and recorded
providing high resolution and revealing pore structure details. A 2.75-liter
Dewar and extended length sample tubes allow complete adsorption and desorption
isotherms to be collected without operator intervention. Enhanced product support
features include: video clips, Ethernet communication between the computer and
TriStar II, bar code reader capability, built-in electronic test points and
diagnostic software, and the ability to read and compare historical TriStar
and Gemini data to TriStar II data.
Micromeritics’ first product addition under its Particulate Systems Brand
is the new Particle Insight Dynamic Image Analyzer. The Particle Insight is
ideal for applications where the shape, not just the diameter, of raw materials
is critical to the performance of the final product. The Particle Insight offers
up to 28 different shape parameters analyzed in real-time in either aqueous
or organic solvent suspensions. The system operates in a range suitable for
a wide variety of industrial, biological, and geological specimens from 3 µm
up to 300 µm in its standard configuration. Its unique recirculating sample
module and precision optics are designed to acquire and report statistically
valid measurements quickly, an essential quality control capability in many
manufacturing processes. Particle Insight features include the ability to track
sample shape changes over time as well as the capability to store a collection
of particle images. The user also has the option of viewing only those particle
images that meet any combination of the analyzer’s 28 shape parameters.
Clean up mercury spills with Micromeritics’ compact, low-cost Mercury
QuikVac. For many years, mercury has been used in a number of products, processes,
and laboratory operations. Mercury is universally regarded as a hazardous material.
Health and safety regulations require that anywhere mercury is used, a means
of managing spillage and human exposure must be provided. Micromeritics’
Mercury QuikVac is an excellent low-cost alternative for quickly containing
mercury spills. The instrument is capable of collecting liquid mercury droplets
and mercury-contaminated particulate matter. Its compact size and light weight
make it ideal for laboratory applications. A replaceable 0.3 – 0.5 micron
activated carbon filter traps mercury vapors and exhausts clean, safe air. The
instrument also includes a large capacity 250-mL recovery bottle