Discover our innovative laser diffraction and XRF solutions for academic research
In academic research, instrument flexibility is a must. Analytical tools can end up being used for research projects in a wide variety of fields, such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, chemistry, and environmental studies. But flexibility shouldn’t come at the expense of the precision and accuracy needed to make breakthrough discoveries.
In our upcoming webinar on November 28, we will discuss how the Mastersizer 3000+ laser diffraction instrument and Revontium™ XRF spectrometer meet the need for flexibility, accuracy and precision, with additional features that make operation easier for both students and expert researchers. Read on for a brief overview of these instruments and their capabilities!
Mastersizer 3000+: The smartest way to measure particle size
The Mastersizer 3000+ is a laser diffraction particle size analyzer that provides accurate measurements over a wide particle size range (10 μm – 3.5 mm). It supports both wet and dry dispersion options, allowing for a wide range of applications including powders and suspensions.
The Mastersizer 3000+ builds on the success of its predecessors, adding three features that further leverage the precision, reliability and ease of use of laser diffraction: SOP Architect, SizeSure measurement mode, and Data Quality Guidance.
- SOP Architect: Method development is a key step in achieving reproducible results and reducing human error, especially when users have varying levels of experience. SOP Architect guides users through the creation of effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with clear guidance and a step-by-step process that supports novices and validates the decisions of experts.
- SizeSure: When a researcher or student is unfamiliar with laser diffraction, contamination and other extraneous factors are more likely to affect results. The SizeSure measurement mode isolates “transient” interferences from “steady state” measurements, minimizing the impact of human error and ensuring that results are representative.
- Data Quality Guidance: Data Quality Guidance is designed to take the guesswork out of your experiments. It continuously scans for a wide range of potential data quality issues, flags them, and provides a list of causes and solutions ranked from most likely to least likely. This makes it a great educational tool and allows researchers to maximize the time they spend performing measurements instead of troubleshooting.
The adaptability of the Mastersizer 3000+ is a key advantage in academia, allowing researchers to work with the complex samples typical of multidisciplinary studies. Its features also streamline workflow, which is critical in high-volume research labs and collaborative research projects. Its customizable reporting options are also a major benefit. These allow researchers to tailor data output to specific experimental requirements, ensuring clear and relevant data presentation for scientific publications and presentations.
Revontium: The world’s first compact XRF spectrometer
Revontium is an advanced XRF spectrometer for detailed elemental analysis and profiling.
XRF is non-destructive and can analyze a wide range of elements with high precision. This makes it an essential technique in fields such as chemistry, geosciences, and environmental studies. Unlike other elemental analysis techniques such as ICP, XRF does not require extensive training as no hazardous chemicals are required for sample preparation. In fact, sample preparation requirements are minimal, allowing for rapid analysis and a fast feedback loop.
XRF spectrometers have long been a staple in research labs around the world, but the choice between floor-standing and benchtop instruments can sometimes pose a dilemma. Floor-standing instruments are expensive to purchase and operate, while hand-held and benchtop instruments can lack the necessary power and precision. As the world’s first compact XRF spectrometer, Revontium is designed to bridge this gap: delivering the power of floor-standing instruments, but with a much smaller physical and environmental footprint.
As a result, Revontium is a powerful solution for bringing XRF analysis in-house or otherwise expanding elemental analysis capabilities. Its user-friendly interface makes it especially valuable in educational settings: by allowing students to learn complex techniques with guided assistance, it reduces errors and accelerates learning curves.
Rigorous, reliable, impactful research: Learn more in our upcoming webinar
The Mastersizer 3000+ and Revontium offer significant benefits to academic and research institutions with their precision, easy-to-use interfaces, and versatile applications across disciplines. With compliance support (e.g., CFR Part 11 with OmniTrust), these instruments help researchers and students achieve rigorous, reliable, and impactful research results.
Want to learn more about these tools and have your questions answered by our Mastersizer and Revontium experts, Paul Senior and Lieven Kempenaers? Register for our upcoming webinar on November 28!