Applications
Full
list of Services
BET
Surface Area
Pore
Size Analysis
Gas
Adsorption Isotherms
Mercury
Porosimetry
Density
Analysis
Particle Size Analysis
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The
Analytical Division of MCA Services is equipped with the latest and
most powerful analytical tools for materials characterisation. Amongst
the equipment used at MCA, the state-of-the-art Micromeritics TriStar TM
3000 provides for the generation of surface area (in particular
BET Surface area) and full gas
adsorption isotherms, from which pore volume, pore area and pore size data are
generated. Our Micromeritics AutoporeTM 9500 offers the
latest technology for mercury porosimetry, pore size distribution and
bulk density analyses through mercury pycnometry. Other advanced techniques and equipment provide
for laser particle sizing, helium density measurements, determination of
very low surface area samples and metal area evaluation. All of our techniques
may be combined to suit our client’s specific materials and individual
requirements.
The
analyses conducted at MCA Services are undertaken according to our
highly developed and validated operating procedures, which ensure both
accurate and reliable results and the generation of a wealth of
information. However, we believe that our clients should get the most
out of analyses and we are always happy to accommodate individual
requirements to our tests. Furthermore all aspects of our analytical
services are operated in accordance with good laboratory practice and
the utmost confidentiality is assured.
The
techniques offered by MCA Services are detailed below. The links provide
more detailed information on the techniques, giving an insight into
their potential applications and allowing the assessment of particular
requirements. Alternatively our staff will be happy to discuss your
applications and advise the most appropriate options for analysis.
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Technique
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Service
options
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Surface
area measurement
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Single
point using nitrogen volumetric technique
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Multipoint
using nitrogen volumetric technique
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Single
point using nitrogen flow technique
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Multipoint
using nitrogen flow technique
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Multipoint
using other adsorbing gases (Ar, CO2 Kr)
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Isotherm
and pore size distributions
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Adsorption
/ desorption isotherms using nitrogen volumetric technique
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Pore
size distribution using nitrogen volumetric technique
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Pore
size distribution
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Mercury
porosimetry
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Pore
volume measurement
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Mercury
pyknometry
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Density
measurements
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Mercury
displacement density
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Helium
displacement density
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Bulk
and skeletal density via mercury displacement
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Catalyst
metal area
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CO
chemisorption
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Particle
size analysis
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Laser
sizing using aqueous suspension media
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Laser
sizing using non-aqueous suspension media
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The
results obtained from our analytical tests are generally reported in a
standard format, giving a great depth of information yet in an easily
understandable and locatable manner. However, the software used at MCA
Services is state-of-the-art and our standard reports can be expanded to
include additional information pertinent to individual requirements. All
results are offered as hard-copy prints, or in pdf or Microsoft Excel
format meaning no delays when required urgently. If such services are
likely to be of interest the analytical staff at MCA Services will be
happy to help.
All
analytical equipment at MCA Services is regularly checked using approved
standard and/or reference materials, ensuring that our clients gain both
accurate and reliable results. This makes our analytical tests
appropriate for both QC work and fundamental research.
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