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Hydro S sample dispersion unit
Many laboratories need to measure their samples in dispersants other than water and need to minimize the solvent usage as much as possible.

In some cases, sample materials are not plentiful and a smaller volume sample dispersion unit is a sensible choice to minimize sample consumption while retaining the benefits of totally automated sample dispersion and measurement.

  Dispersion Type
Wet, Capacity 50 – 120 ml
 
  Dispersion Mechanism
Continuously variable single shaft pump and stirrer.
Continuously variable ultrasonic probe.
 
  Operation
All functions controlled by the system software.
Fully automatic operation via SOPs, manual operation via on-screen operating dialogues.
Compatible with Autosampler.
 
  Typical Applications
Pharmaceuticals, chemicals, foodstuffs, emulsions.
 
  Solvent Compatibility
The circulation path consists of the following materials : Viton ® fluoroelastomer (seals), glass, 316 stainless steel and PTFE/Peek ®
 
   
 

Specification

The Hydro S has been designed for situations where sample materials are not plentiful and a smaller volume sample dispersion unit is a sensible choice to minimize sample consumption while retaining the benefits of totally automated sample dispersion and measurement.

Dispersion type:
 Wet.
 
Capacity:   50 - 120 ml.
 

Dispersion Mechanisms:

   Continuously variable combined pump/stirrer.
Continuously variable ultrasonics.
 

Modes of operation:

 

   Automatic via SOPs.
Manual via computer on-screen operating dialogues.

Weight:

   11 kg 
Dimensions:   Width: 352 mm
Height: 332 mm
Depth: 355 mm
 
Power:

   100 -120 V / 200/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 240 VA.
 
Maximum size of particles:

   Up to 600 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.

Tank and pump cavity:

 316 stainless steel, Viton.
 
Internal pipes:

   316 stainless steel and F.E.P.
Level sensor:

   PEEK
 
Pump/stirrer:

   316 stainless steel and PTFE
 
Ultrasonic probe:

   Titanium.
 
Drain valve:

   316 stainless steel, PTFE, Kalrez and Viton.
 
Sample pipes to cell:

   Tygon.
 
Drain pipe:

   PVC
 
Cell:

   Glass, 316 stainless steel, Viton.
 

 

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