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MASTERSIZER 3000
WELCOME TO THE NEXT GENERATION
Rapid, reliable particle size
measurements made easy.
The Mastersizer 3000 is the latest
generation of the worlds most widespread
particle sizing instrument, used by many
thousands of companies and research
institutes across a wide range of industries.
Malverns considerable experience and
applications know-how has gone into every
stage of the design of the Mastersizer 3000
instrument, from fundamental particle
sizing performance right through to user
ergonomics and method advice.
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Compact footprint Automatic alignment and cell location Easy access for cleaning
The footprint of the instrument is only Correct optical alignment is critical to The sample measurement cells feature a
69cm x 30cm, ensuring efficient use and getting accurate and repeatable particle quick-release window sealing mechanism
productivity from your valuable bench size results. The Mastersizer 3000 ensures allowing quick access to the windows
space. The equally compact wet and dry this by using an auto-alignment procedure without any special tools. This makes
dispersion accessories use common sample before every measurement. To provide cleaning the sample windows extremely easy,
measurement cells for the same type of further measurement security, the sample improving productivity and ensuring regular
dispersion, further reducing the footprint measurement cell has an auto locking maintenance of the instrument for best
required for multi-accessory systems. mechanism to ensure that the cell is performance.
correctly seated every time it is inserted
into the instrument.
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Verifiable accuracy and repeatability 0.6% accuracy for polystyrene latex Reproducibility of 100 production instruments on 60nm latex
standard measurements
Mastersizer particle size analyzers are
used on a daily basis in production critical Repeatability on polystyrene latex
environments around the world. standards better than 0.5%
The Mastersizer 3000 delivers verifiable
Reproducibility on polydisperse
particle sizing performance that you
standards better than 1%, exceeding
can rely on:
ISO 13320:2009 and USP <429>
recommendations.
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With ever more demands placed on both instruments and users, software that is intuitive and easy to use
is an essential requirement in the modern busy laboratory environment. The Mastersizer 3000 software
guides users through every stage of a measurement, from method development to result reporting, reducing
training requirements and making particle size measurement fast and routine.
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BUILT-IN EXPERTISE
It is good experimental practice to verify
the quality of any measurements made
in order to ensure the robustness of your
results. Recognizing that not everyone can
or wants to be an expert in laser diffraction
measurements, we have incorporated a
data quality expert within the software that
will give you an objective assessment of the
measurement quality together with practical
advice on how to improve the measurement
process. This includes ISO 13320:2009 and
UPS <429> measurement stability criteria
as well as individual measurement criteria
as developed by our highly experienced
in-house laser diffraction applications team.
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regarded as being the premier Mastersizer 3000E Basic Mastersizer 3000E Extended
instrument on the market for
Particle size range from 0.1 1000m Particle size range from 0.1 1000m
design, performance and
software user experience. Manual wet and dry dispersion units only Automated wet sample dispersion
units supported
We realise, however, that not Basic software with updates and bug
every customer needs or can fixes only Advanced software functionality with
updates, bug fixes and upgrades.
afford all the functionality that Anytime upgrade option to Mastersizer
the Mastersizer 3000 offers. 3000E Extended.
The Mastersizer 3000E is an
entry level addition to the
Mastersizer product family
based upon the proven design
of the Mastersizer 3000 but
with more basic performance
and software functionality.
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MASTERSIZER 3000
PRODUCT FAMILY COMPARISON
The following quick reference table has been put together to help you choose which instrument in
the Mastersizer 3000 product family is most suitable for your application.
Hardware
SOP operation
Customisable reporting
Entry level legacy system result
compatibility tools
IQ/OQ Validation
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Notes: *Sample and sample preparation dependent. **Accuracy defined for the measurement of monomodal latex standards. This specification accounts for the manufacturers uncertainty
in the latex size. Sample and sample preparation dependant.
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MASTERSIZER 3000
SAMPLE DISPERSION OVERVIEW
Sample dispersion is controlled by
a range of wet and dry dispersion
HYDRO - RAPID AND EFFECTIVE WET
units. These ensure the particles DISPERSION ACCESSORIES
are delivered to the measurement
area of the optical bench at the
correct concentration and in a
suitable, stable state of dispersion
to make accurate and reliable
particle size measurements.
DRY POWDER
DISPERSION
Setting new standards for dry powder
dispersion, the Aero has been designed
from the ground up based upon
fundamental powder dispersion theory.
The modular design ensures rapid and
reproducible dispersion of cohesive
powders for both fragile and more
robust materials. Hydro Sight - A lens-less dynamic Hydro SV - A small volume dispersion
The Aero is available with two imaging accessory, supporting method unit designed to enable particle size
performance levels: development and troubleshooting analysis when dispersant use needs to
by providing real time visualization be minimised or the amount of sample
Aero M - entry-level, manually-operated and assessment of liquid particle available for analysis is limited.
dry powder dispersion unit for use with dispersions.
the Mastersizer 3000E
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SPECIFICATIONS*
Parameter Specification
Measurements modes Automated and manual measurement Velocity gradients caused by shear stress
sequence control
Sample dependent Ceramic venturi dispersers are available for use with abrasive samples A range of sample trays is available to ensure
reproducible delivery of powders to the
* Not available for Mastersizer 3000E Basic and Extended disperser during measurements.
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Pressure setting precision +/- 0.1 bar Abrasive samples can be measured through
the use of ceramic venturi dispersers.
Pressure setting accuracy +/- 0.03 bar
Mass 10.5kg
Sample dependent. Relates to the use of the unit with the Mastersizer 3000E,
which also has an upper size limit of 1000m
Ceramic venturi dispersers are available for use with abrasive samples
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HYDRO LV
Large volume wet sample dispersion
SPECIFICATIONS*
Parameter Specification
Mass 5kg
HYDRO MV
Medium volume automated dispersion unit
Mass 5kg
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HYDRO SIGHT
See your dispersion
SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Specification
Sample dependant
N.B. Full specifications available in separate HYDRO SIGHT brochure (MRK2110) *www.malvern.com/patents
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HYDRO EV
Flexible volume wet dispersion
SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Specification
Mass 4kg
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HYDRO SV
Small volume wet sample dispersion
SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Specification
Mass 3.05kg
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HYDRO SM
Manual entry level wet dispersion unit
SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Specification
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VALIDATION AND
SUPPORT
Malverns materials characterization Excellence through experience World-class service and support
technology and expertise enables
scientists and engineers to understand Many Malvern systems are used in highly Malvern offers professional support at all
and control properties of dispersed regulated environments and product validation levels. Our intention is to increase your
systems. Malverns instruments are used and R&D traceability are priorities for our laboratorys productivity through the creation
to measure particle size, particle shape, customers. Operating to ISO9001: 2008 with of a working relationship for the lifetime of
zeta potential, molecular weight, size TickIt accreditation for software development, your instrument providing service support,
and conformation, rheology and for Malvern is a major supplier to the highly training and information.
chemical identification. This information demanding pharmaceutical and chemical
helps accelerate R&D, enhance product industries. Malverns products play pivotal Global network of fully trained
quality, optimize process efficiency. roles in high quality research and service personnel
manufacturing throughout the world.
World-wide co-ordination for
As a global supplier we believe we have
Areas we work in: responsibility to minimise the impact we have multi-national companies
ACADEMIC BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH on the environment and operate to both Technical support from the Malvern
ISO14001 and OHSA18001. Helpdesk via telephone or email
BIOPHARMACEUTICALS
FOOD AND DRINK Validation Range of maintenance contracts
and service agreements to cover
ASPHALT To help our customers comply with the
all requirements
requirements of the Regulatory Authorities, such
PHARMACEUTICAL Validation support
as the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA)
COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Consultancy-based on site training courses
CHEMICALS Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Malvern provides a
e-Learning training courses via
comprehensive range of validation tools.
MINING AND MINERALS the internet
These aids follow a users validation process
POWER GENERATION through from Installation and Operational Classroom training courses
CEMENT Qualification (IQ/OQ) to the maintenance Web Seminars
METAL POWDERS phase with annual OQ renewals and the
Sample and application consultancy.
provision of standards for Performance
PLASTICS AND POLYMERS Qualification (PQ). For products subject to
SURFACE COATINGS FDA regulation, we have solutions to help
with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
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