The VacPrep Degasser prepares samples for surface area and pore structure analysis. Like Micromeritics' FlowPrep Degasser, the VacPrep provides a simple, easy-to-use method of preparing samples using the flowing gas method. In addition, the VacPrep offers a vacuum mode which prepares samples by heating and evacuation. The VacPrep thus offers two methods for removing contaminants such as water vapor and adsorbed gases from samples to avoid interference with surface area measurements.
The VacPrep features six degassing stations, and a choice of vacuum or gas flow preparation on each of the six stations. This combination allows you to choose the preparation method that is best suited to your material and application.
With the VacPrep, contamination of sample during transfer from the degas-to-analysis process is minimized. This greatly enhances reliability of operation and increases precision of results.
The VacPrep lets you choose the temperature and preparation technique best suited to your sample and application.
Sample Preparation Devices for Physisorption Instruments Brochure Application Note #160 - Degas options for micropore sample preparation - vacuum versus flow 
SPECIFICATIONS
Sample Tubes
- Six, up to 1.15 in. (30mm) diameter
Heating Block
- Temperature: Ambient to 400 deg C, with an accuracy of +/-5 deg C
Electrical
- Voltage: 100, 120, 220, 240 VAC +/-10%
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Power: 200 VA maximum
Environment
- Temperature: 10 to 35 deg C operating, 0 to 50 deg C non-operating
- Humidity: Up to 90% relative, non-condensing
Gases
- Helium, nitrogen, argon, or any other gas that does not adsorb at room temperature
Flow Rate
Sample Capacity
- Six heating stations and six cooling stations
Vacuum Level
- Depends on vacuum pump; typically < 20 µmHg with a high quality vacuum pump
Physical
- Height: 43 cm (16.95 in.)
- Width: 36 cm (14.3 in.)
- Depth: 30 cm (11.87 in.)
- Weight: 10 kg (22 lbs)