outline i.what is mas? ii.benefits to you! iii.what services are provided by mas? i.routine services...
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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
TCD S
ignal (
a.u.)
0.000.00
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.10
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
Abso
lute P
ressu
re (m
mHg)
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1,000
Isotherm Pressure Composition
Liquid argon tempLiquid nitrogen temp
Absolute Pressure (mmHg)00 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Quan
tity A
dsor
bed (
cm³/g
STP)
00
50
100
150
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• [email protected]• www.particletesting.com