Mastersizer e-learning - Syllabus

The Mastersizer 2000 e-learning training is comprised of either two constituent courses.

The complete syllabuses for the two courses are as follows:

Course 1. Introduction to the Mastersizer

This course is a level 1 course that introduces the new user to the Mastersizer 2000. It will allow the user to understand, what the Mastersizer is, what it does and the basics of how to make a measurement.

Module 1 - Introduction to the Mastersizer
This module introduces the Mastersizer by giving an overview of what it is and what it does. It also allows the user to identify the different Mastersizer models and accessories available.

Module 2 - Measurement overview
This module gives a very basic overview of the measurement process. Later modules and courses will build on the information in this module.

Module 3 - Hardware overview
This module describes some of the hardware features of the instrument and accessories.

Module 4 - Software overview
This module gives an overview of some of the main features of the Mastersizer software.

Module 5 - Sample preparation
Sample preparation is key to good results. This module touches on some of the basic issues that the user should be aware of. Note that this important subject is expanded on in Course 2.

Module 6 - Making a measurement
This module will expand on the measurement process outlined in module 2.

Module 7 - Viewing the results
Once the measurement has been made, the results can be viewed in various reports. This module gives an overview of the options available to view the results.

Module 8 - Manual and SOP measurements
This short module briefly explains the difference between a Manual measurement and an SOP measurement and discusses when you would use each type.

 

Course 2. Making good measurements

This is a level 2, advanced course, that discusses, amongst other things, how to interpret the data from measurements. Note that this course is also available in French.

Module 1: Introduction and basic principles
This module explains what is meant by the term “particle size” and how is it measured using laser diffraction?

Module 2: Obtaining and understanding the size distribution
How does the instrument produce a size distribution, what types of data does it produce and what do they tell us?

Module 3: Data quality
Understanding how to recognize and obtain high quality data

Module 4: Optical properties of sample materials
Knowing optical properties, such as refractive indices, is a necessary requirement when calculating particle size distributions from laser diffraction data. How can this be achieved in practice?

Module 5: Analysis Models
This module allows you to understanding the different analysis models provided in the Mastersizer 2000 software and helps you determining which is the most appropriate for the analysis of your samples.

Module 6: Sampling
The Mastersizer 2000 is capable of giving you measurement repeatability better than 1%. Do your sampling methods match this capability?

Method screening
The key to achieving robust method development and transfer is the establishment of a reliable method screening protocol. We have two modules covering this important subject:

Module 7: Method screening – Wet measurements
This module describes the requirements for the dispersion of samples in liquid-based dispersants.

Module 8: Method screening – Dry dispersions
This module describes the requirements for the dispersion of dry powders using a dry powder feeder.

Module 9: Maintenance
Simple maintenance procedures for keeping the Mastersizer in good working order.

 

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