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Hydro MU 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. This unit 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 this unit makes it ideally suited to the measurement of such samples as well as larger materials having broad size distributions.

  Dispersion Type
Wet, Capacity 600 to 1000 ml using standard laboratory beakers.
 
  Dispersion Mechanism
"Dip-in" sample recirculator head with built-in stirrer, ultrasonic probe and sample recirculation pump. Continuously variable ultrasonication.
 
  Operation
All functions manually controllable via built-in splash proof membrane keypad. Manually controllable via built-in splash proof control panel or via on-screen control dialogues.
The recirculator head is pneumatically counterbalanced to allow fingertip-controlled raising and lowering for beaker access and interchange.
 
  Typical Applications
Designed for large, dense materials such as; soils, minerals, fillers, chemicals, foodstuffs, emulsions.
 
  Alternatives
An alternative unit without ultrasonics is also available.
 
  Solvent Compatibility
The circulation path consists of the following materials : Viton ® fluorastomer (seals), glass, 316 stainless steel and PTFE/Peek ®
 
Hydro MU sample dispersion unit
Hydro MU sample dispersion unit
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Specification

The Hydro MU 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:   600-1000 ml (dependent on beaker size)
 

Typical applications:

 

   Minerals, Fillers, Chemicals, Foodstuffs, Emulsions.
 

Dispersion mechanisms:

 

   Continuously variable pump/ stirrer and ultrasonics.
 

Modes of operation:

 

   Manual via control keypad.
 
Weight:   18.5 kg.
 
Dimensions:   Width: 320 mm.
Height: 335 - 490 mm.
Depth: 375 mm.
 
Power:   100 - 120 V / 200/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 120 VA.
 

Maximum size of particles:

 

   1000 - 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.

Pump/stirrer head:


 316 stainless steel.
 
Stirrer propeller:

   Polypropylene, brass
Internal pipes:
   316 stainless steel and F.E.P.
 
Ultrasonic probe:

   Titanium.
 
Drip tray:

   Polypropylene
 
Sample pipes to cell:

   Tygon.
 
Sample beaker:

   Glass
 
Cell:

   Glass, 316 stainless steel, Viton.
 

 

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