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Hydro G sample dispersion unit

Many materials need to be measured as wet dispersions. Typical of these are materials that are used or produced wet in the manufacturing process. The Hydro G is designed to create a suspension of particles in water or other liquid media which can be optimized through the use of ultrasonics and surfactants where necessary.

In the mineral, chemical, metal powder refining and cement industries, measurements of larger sample volumes are often most appropriate for QC of the manufacturing process and finished product. The large capacity of the Hydro G makes it ideally suited to the measurement of such samples as well as larger materials having broad size distributions.

  Dispersion Type
Wet, Capacity 800 ml.
 
  Dispersion Mechanism
Continuously variable contra-rotating centrifugal pump and stirrer to ensure bubble-free dispersion at high pump/stir speeds.
Continuously variable ultrasonic probe.
 
  Operation
All functions controlled by the system software.
Fully automatic operation via SOPs; manual operation via on-screen operating dialogues. Compatible with Autosampler.
 
  Typical Applications
Designed for large/dense materials. Minerals, fillers, chemicals, foodstuffs, emulsions.
 
  Solvent Compatibility
The circulation path consists of the following materials: Viton ® fluoroelastomer (seals), glass, 316 stainless steel and PTFE/Peek ®
 
Hydro G sample dispersion unit
Hydro G sample dispersion unit
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Autosampler 2000 - Automatic preparation and dispersion of samples for the Mastersizer 2000
Autosampler 2000 - Automatic preparation and dispersion of samples for the Mastersizer 2000
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Specification

The Hydro G is designed to create a suspension of particles in water or other liquid media which can be optimized through the use of ultrasonics and surfactants where necessary.

Dispersion type:
 Wet.
 
Capacity:   800 ml.
 

Dispersion Mechanisms:

   Continuously variable and independent pump, stirrer and ultrasonics.
 

Weight:

   13.7 kg. 
Dimensions:   Width: 344 mm.
Height: 330 mm.
Depth: 352 mm.
 
Power:

   100 -120 V / 200/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 240 VA.
 
Maximum size of particles:

   Up to 2000 microns dependent on particle shape and density.
 

Chemical compatibility

This section lists all materials that come into contact with the sample
and dispersant in the normal operation of the unit.

Tank and pump cavity:

 316 stainless steel, Viton.
 
Internal pipes:

   316 stainless steel and F.E.P.
Level sensor:

   PEEK
 
Pump/stirrer:

   316 stainless steel and PTFE
 
Ultrasonic probe:

   Titanium.
 
Drain valve:

   316 stainless steel, PTFE, Kalrez and Viton.
 
Sample pipes to cell:

   Tygon.
 
Drain pipe:

   PVC
 
Cell:

   Glass, 316 stainless steel, Viton.
 
Splash guard:

   Acrylic.
 

 

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