outline i.what is mas? ii.benefits to you! iii.what services are provided by mas? i.routine services...

OutlineI. What is MAS?II. Benefits to YOU!III. What services are provided by MAS?

I. Routine ServicesII. Non-routine ServicesIII. Applications

IV. Why choose MAS?I. Advantages of MAS

What is Micromeritics Analytical Services (MAS)?

• A Contract Analytical Laboratory offering a variety of routine and non-routine servicesWe will analyze your samples and charge you for the

number of samples analyzed.

• We feature Micromeritics products, but also offer additional analyses that complement those of Micromeritics’ product line.

What is MAS?

• Experienced group of scientists offering solutions to common problemsPreparing SamplesAnalyzing SamplesReviewing ResultsInterpreting ResultsSuggesting alternative methods

What are the Benefits to YOU if you choose to outsource your

analytical testing needs?

Benefits to YOU• Benefits of Outsourcing

1. Pay only for the services needed Sample to Sample basis Pay for the type of turnaround needed (Rush or normal)

Benefits to YOU• Benefits of Outsourcing

1. Pay only for the services needed2. No capital equipment to purchase or maintain

We have already made the capital equipment purchases and choose suppliers based upon the best instrument specifications, not cost.

NO Repair and/or maintenance costs NO Down Time NO yearly accessory items need to be purchased

• Sample tubes• Solvents, dispersants, liquid nitrogen, etc

Benefits to YOU• Benefits of Outsourcing

1. Pay only for the services needed2. No capital equipment to purchase or maintain3. High Level of Experience

40+ years experience No need to constantly train and re-train employees

Benefits to YOU• Benefits of Outsourcing

1. Pay only for the services needed2. No capital equipment to purchase or maintain3. High Level of Experience4. Receive additional, objective perspectives for problem

solving Additional resources and expertise New ideas Different perspectives and experiences

Benefits to YOU• Benefits of Outsourcing

1. Pay only for the services needed2. No capital equipment to purchase or maintain3. High Level of Experience4. Additional, objective perspectives on problems5. Cost effective way to increase resources

Reduced Recruiting Costs Reduced Hiring and Staffing and Reduced Health and Benefit Costs Effectively you are hiring a complete staff of scientists,

dedicated to serving your needs.

Benefits to YOU• Benefits of Outsourcing

1. Pay only for the services needed2. No capital equipment to purchase or maintain3. High Level of Experience4. Additional, objective perspectives on problems5. Increased Resources6. Built-In Infrastructure

No re-organization No re-structuring No cross-training

Benefits to YOU• Benefits of Outsourcing

1. Pay only for the services needed2. No capital equipment to purchase or maintain3. High Level of Experience4. Additional, objective perspectives on problems5. Increased Resources6. Built-In Infrastructure7. Compliance and Regulatory is someone else’s

responsibility FDA registered DEA licensed cGMP/GLP compliant Member ASTM, ISO, ACIL, and ALMA

What Services and Solutions are available from MAS?

Services and Solutions Offered• Particle Size• Pore Size• Surface Area• Density• Method

Development• Microscopy Services

• Chemisorption• Nanoparticle

applications• Hydrogen Capacity• Problem Solving• Particle

Identification

Particle Size• Laser Light Scattering (Mie Theory, Fraunhofer)• ISO 13320-1

WET dispersions• Water based• Organic solvents• Oils and mineral spirits

DRY dispersions• Air pressure and feed rate determine the dispersion protocol

Particle Size• Laser Light Scattering (Mie Theory, Fraunhofer)• Sedimentation (Stokes’ Law)

Sedigraph III 5120• Reliable, proven, trusted technique• Inorganic materials• Ceramic Industry• 300 micrometers to 0.1 micrometers

See additional article “All Shape and Sizes” on web site

Particle Size• Laser Light Scattering (Mie Theory, Fraunhofer)• Sedimentation (Stokes’ Law)• Electrical Sensing Zone (Coulter Principle)

Direct measure of volumeCounts particlesParticle concentration of slurryHighest Resolution

Particle Size• Laser Light Scattering (Mie Theory, Fraunhofer)• Sedimentation (Stokes’ Law)• Electrical Sensing Zone (Coulter Principle)• Dynamic Image Analysis

Digital photos taken of falling particlesHigher resolution than Sieves

Particle Size and more

• Microscopy SEM, TEM, Particle Size IdentificationShape and

Morphology

Strategic Alliance Partner – MVA Scientific Consultants

www.mvainc.com

See additional information “Microscopy Services” on web site

Particle Size• Laser Light Scattering (Mie Theory, Fraunhofer)• Sedimentation (Stokes’ Law)• Electrical Sensing Zone (Coulter Principle)• Dynamic Image Analysis• Microscopy (Variety of methods)• Sieves

Sieve shaker apparatus8 sieve fractions

Particle Size• Laser Light Scattering (Mie Theory, Fraunhofer)• Sedimentation (Stokes’ Law)• Electrical Sensing Zone (Coulter Principle)• Dynamic Image Analysis• Microscopy (Variety of methods)• Sieves• Mayer-Stowe application using Mercury

PorosimetryUseful for magnetic particles

Pore Size

• Mercury Porosimetry

• Gas Adsorption Porosimetry

Pore Size

• Hg Porosimetry– Broad applications

• Paper, Ceramics, Catalysts, Adsorbents, Polymers, Fibers, Chemicals, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Refractory, Filters, Frits, Coatings, to name a few

– Wide dynamic pore size range • 900 micrometers to 0.003 micrometers

Pore Size• Gas Adsorption

Variety of Methods (DFT, H-K, Dubinin, BJH)Common applications

• Silica, alumina, zeolite, carbons, activated carbon

Micropore Pore Size Applications • 4 Angstrom to 20 Angstrom

Mesopore pore size calculations• 20 Angstrom to 500 Angstrom

Surface Area• B.E.T. surface area

NitrogenKrypton

• Low surface area materials

• Langmuir surface areaMicroporous materials

Illustration showing the adsorption of gas molecules on a porous surface.

Density

• Skeletal Density

• Bulk Density

• T.A.P Density

• Envelope Density

• Mercury Density

• Foam Density

Skeletal Density

Envelope Density

Method Development / Data Consultation

• New Micromeritics Instrument Users needing help

• Experienced users with a different type of sample

• Current customers with new applications for existing products

• Assistance with Interpretation of Results.

Additional information available “Consulting and Method Development Services” on web site

Who would benefit from Method Development or Consultation Services?

Chemisorption• Dynamic and Static

Chemisorption• Percent Metal

Dispersion• Active Metal Surface

Area• Temperature

Programmed Studies– TPD, TPR, TPO, TPRx

Temperature (°C)120120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500

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TCD Signal (a.u.) vs. Temperature

TCD Signal (a.u.) - 10 C/min TCD Signal (a.u.) - 5 C/min TCD Signal (a.u.) - 20 C/minTCD Signal (a.u.) - 2 C/min TCD Signal (a.u.) - 15 C/min TCD Signal (a.u.) - 7 C/minTCD Signal (a.u.) - 30 C/min TCD Signal (a.u.) - 4 C/min

Ammonia TPD Experiments

Nano Particle Applications

• Surface Area

• Porosity

• Pore size measurements

• Morphology

• Particle size down to a few nanometers

• Catalyst activity

Hydrogen Capacity

Weight % H20.00.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4

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Liquid argon tempLiquid nitrogen temp

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Isotherm Linear Absolute Plot

H2 Isotherm at liq argon tempH2 Isotherm at liq nitrogen temp

Problem Solving

Using all of our characterization capabilities we can help solve the following problems

“These powders are supposed to be the same, however this one consistently causes problems”.

“These pharmaceutical tablets dissolve at different rates even though the formulation was the same”.

“How does a change in my process affect the final product”. “I’ve changed suppliers and was assured the raw materials

were the same. Now I am having problems with quality”.

Why should you choose Micromeritics Analytical Services ?

MAS Advantages• People make the difference

– Senior Scientists available to assist with your application

– Research Engineers working on new measurement techniques

Dr. Jim Olivier

Dr. Jeff Kenvin and Tony Thornton, M.S.

MAS Advantages over the competition

• State-of-the-art Laboratory– We use only the most

current instrumentation available. Don’t settle for older generation instruments that are purchased at auctions.

• Experienced, well-trained, degreed analysts

Gas Adsorption Lab

• Lab Accreditations– FDA Registered– DEA Licensed– cGMP/GLP compliant– Active ASTM and ISO

member– ACIL and ALMA– Strict confidentiality always

maintained

MAS Advantages

• Quick Sample turnaround

• Competitive Prices

• Best Value

• Quality Results approved by experienced scientists

A testimonial from one of our customers

“Greg,

I want to thank you and your staff for all the work you have done. I have learned a great deal, not only about my materials and how to analyze them, but about Micromeritics and its people. I have had many conversations with many people in your organization and the service group. I have been extremely pleased with all my interactions and am convinced (once again) that Micromeritics is a company with which I want to do business!

David”

Other satisfied customers have pointed out,

“You guys are the experts, why would I go anywhere else”

• Abrasives• Adsorbents• Aerospace• Automotive• Battery• Carbon• Catalyst• Ceramics• Coatings• Cosmetics• Dental• Electronic• Energy / Power Systems

• Filter and Filter Media• Foams• Food and Beverage• Fuel Cell• Geological and Soil Sciences• Ink and Toners• Metal and Powder Metals• Mining and Minerals• Pulp and Paper• Petrochemical• Pharmaceutical• Plastics and Polymers• Semiconductor

• Thank you for your time and attention• Brochures, specification sheets and price

lists are available. • If you have any questions please contact

your area manager or you may contact me directly:

• Greg Thiele• 770-662-3611 or 770-662-3630• mas@micromeritics.com• www.particletesting.com