PARTICLE SIZE AND PARTICLE SHAPE

Laser Light Scattering – Mie and Fraunhofer Theories

PSA – 01 (Formerly 520-00)Aqueous – dispersion (ISO 13320) using Saturn DigiSizerUSA only
PSA – 02 (Formerly 520-01)Non-aqueous – based dispersion (ISO 13320) using Saturn DigiSizerUSA only
PSA – 03 (Formerly 520-50)Dry dispersion (ISO 13320) using Malvern MastersizerUSA only
PSA – 04 (Formerly 520-51)Liquid dispersion (ISO 13320) using Malvern MastersizerUSA only

X – Ray Sedimentation – Stokes’ Law

PSA- 05 (Formerly 510-00)Aqueous and non-aqueous based dispersion inorganic materials only (ISO 13317-3) (Requires Density- 01 prior to analysis if skeletal density is not provided354 €

Nano Particle Size

Physi – 23 (Formerly 005-70)Average particle size calculated from BET surface area349 €
PSA-10 (Formerly 005-71)Dynamic light scattering/ photon correlation spectroscopy (ISO 22412)USA only

Other Particle Size Techniques

PSA-11 (Formerly 005-73)Particulate count and concentration using the light obscuration technique (USP method <788> and<789>)USA only
PSA-12 (Formerly 005-74)Sub-Sieve AutoSizer (ASTM B330-07 , ASTM C721, 150-10070) (Requires density prior to analysis) Air permeability diameterUSA only
PSA-14 (Formerly 010-16)Dry or wet sieving available/ Ro-Tap apparatusUSA only
PSA-15 (Formerly 010-78)Particle size of material on filtersUSA only

Zeta Potential

PSA-16 (Formerly 120 -00)Zeta potential (ISO 13099-2)USA only
PSA-17 (Formerly 120-01)ISO-electric point determination and pH titrationUSA only

Mayer – Stowe

PSA-18 (Formerly 942 -09)Particle size calculation from Mercury intrusion analysis427 €

B.E.T. OR LANGMUIR SURFACE AREA; T-PLOT AREA

Physi – 01 (Formerly 005-01)Multipoint surface area using nitrogen gas (ISO 9277)294 €
Physi – 02 (Formerly 005-02)Multipoint surface area using krypton gas (ISO 9277)339 €
Physi – 04 (Formerly 005-10)Multipoint surface area and STSA using nitrogen gas (ASTM D6556)394 €
Physi – 05 Multipoint surface area using ArgonUSA only
Physi – 06 Multipoint surface area using Co2399 €

PORE VOLUME DISTRIBUTION/PORE SIZE DISTRIBUTION

Pore Size by Gas Adsorption:

Pore size samples may include the following reports as appropriate: BET or Langmuir surface area, BJH mesopore analysis, DFT pore size calculations, single-point total pore volume, and t-Plot micropore volume (ISO 15901-02).

Physi – 10 (Formerly 005-50)40-point nitrogen adsorption isotherm (20 A to 3000 A)464 €
Physi -12 (Formerly 005-08)40-pt Nitrogen adsorption and 40-pt desorption isotherm (20 A to 3000 A)673 €

Micropore Pore Size Distribution:

Reports may include H-K, Dubinin, and/or DFT methods for micropore analysis (ISO 15901-3) .

Physi-13 (Formerly 201-03)High-resolution micropore analysis plus mesopore isotherm (4 A to 3000 A)1172 €

Surface Energy Analusis:

Physi-14 DFT surface energy distribution with nitrogen1392 €
Physi-15DFT surface energy distribution with dft surface energy distribution with argonUSA only

Pore Size by Mercury Intrusion

Report will include calculations of bulk density, skeletal density, porosity, average pore diameters, median pore diameters, and total intrusion volume. Additional summary reports such as tortuo slty, fractal dimension, permeability, and compressibility are available upon request for an additional fee (ISO 15901-01).

MIP – 01 (Formerly 942-03)Mercury intrusion analysis (pore size range 360 to 0.003 μm)458 €
MIP – 02 (Formerly 942 – 04)Mercury Intrusion and extrusion analysis (pore size range 360 to 0.003 μm)515 €
MIP - 03 (Formerly 942-10)High-resolution macropore analysis (pore size range 900 to 4 μm)425 €
MIP – 04 (Formerly 942 -11)High-resolution macropore plus a complete intrusion and extrusion analysis648 €
MIP-05Reverberi method for pore throat and pore cavity771 €
MIP-06High-resolution intrusion (pore size range 900 to 0.003 μm)585 €
MIP – 10 (Formerly 942-05)Advanced Hg calculations102 €

DENSITY

Density- 01 (Formerly 133 – 00)Skeletal density (Helium or Nitrogen pycnometry) ISO 12154, USP <699>158 €
Density- 02 (Formerly 133 – 01)Skeletal density at specific temperature195 €
Density – 03 (Formerly 133 – 02)Open cell content of rigid cellular plastic, foam density (ASTM 06226)249 €
Density- 04 (Formerly 136 – 00)Envelope density of solid, non-powder samples using the GeoPyc”‘ 1360195 €
Density- 05 (Formerly 136 – 01)T.A.P.™ (Transverse Axial Pressure) density using the GeoPyc® 1360USA only
Density – 07 (Formerly 942 – 07)Mercury bulk density342 €
Density – 08 (Formerly 010 – 70)Bulk and Tap density USP <616>USA only
Density – 09 (Formerly 010 – 77)Bulk density onlyUSA only

SPECIAL VAPOR SORPTION SERVICES

Physi – 20 (Formerly 005 – 60)Special CO2 isotherms at O °C718 €
Physi – 21 (Formerly 005 – 60)Adsorption isotherms at user defined conditions (specialty gases)1107 €
Physi – 22 (Formerly 005 – 61)High-pressure isotherms using hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, methane, or other gasesUSA only
Vapor – 01 (Formerly 005 – 63)Vapor isotherms – Dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) gravimetric analysisUSA only
Vapor – 02 (Formerly 005 – 64)Vapor isotherms using volumetric technique (ASAP 2020 or 3Flex)983 €

CHEMISORPTION

Chemi – 01 (Formerly 201 -10)Volumetric chemisorption analysis (specify analytical method)USA only
Chemi – 02 (Formerly 291- 23)Dynamic or pulse chemisorption analysis (specify analytical method)923 €
Chemi – 03 (Formerly 291- 03)Pulse chemisorption using liquid vapors (specify analytical method)1035 €

Temperature-Programmed Studies

Chemi – 04 (Formerly 291- 01)Temperature-Programmed Reduction (TPR)784 €
Chemi – 05 (Formerly 291-10)Temperature-Programmed Desorption (TPD)784 €
Chemi – 06 (Formerly 291- 02)Temperature-Programmed Oxidation (TPO)784 €
Chemi – 07 (Formerly 291- 06)Mass spectrometry analysis (must be combined with temperature program study)USA only

Other Chemisorption Experiments

Chemi – 21 (Formerly 201- SO)Isosteric heat of adsorptionCall
Chemi – 22 (Formerly 291- 20)Heat of desorption, first order kineticsCall

MICROSCOPY

SEM – 01 (Formerly 010 – 40)SEM Imaging (Outsourced)USA only
SEM – 02 (Formerly 010 – 41)SEM Imaging with EDS (Outsourced)USA only
SEM – 04 (Formerly 005-81)Particle shape using an automated microscopy technique (Outsourced)USA only

POWDER RHEOLOGY

Powder – 01Complete set of powder testing using the FT4, including dynamic flow properties, bulk powder properties and shear properties. A summary report will be provided.USA only
Powder – 02Dynamic flow properties Include basic flowability , aeration test ing and consolidation test ing along with summary report.USA only
Powder – 03Bulk powder property testing includes compressibility and permeability testing along with a summary reportUSA only
Powder- 04Shear property testing includes shear cell testing and wall friction testing along with a summary report.USA only
Powder-05Individual powder property testing , choose from flowability , aeration, consolidation, compressibility, permeability, shear and wall friction testing. Price Is per test and per sample. No summary report available.USA only

CAPILLARY FLOW POROMETRY

Filter-01Scanning porometry of pore sizes down to 30 nm using a POROLUXTM 100/l OONW; 500USA only

SCIENTIFIC SERVICES

PTA- 01 (Formerly 010 – 00)Non-standard laboratory analysisCall
PTA-02 (Formerly 010-10)Method development servicesCall
PTA- 03 (Formerly 010-11)Method validation servicesCall
PTA-04Method verification or method transferCall
PTA- 05 (Formerly 010- 06)Consulting services and detailed results interpretationCall

OTHER SERVICES

PTA-06 (Formerly 010-80)Special sample preparation or storage (glove box or freezer)USA only
PTA – 10 ( Formerly 005 – 87)Expert testimonyCall
PTA-13 (Formerly 010-01)Certificate of analysis95 €
PTA-40 (Formerly 005- 85)Dynamic void volume – DVVA (ASTM D7854)USA only
SEM – 03 (Formerly 010 – 50)Contamination or particle identification (outsourced)Call
MIP-11 (Formerly 950-50)Volume calibration of AutoPore Mercury penetrometers346 €

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There is a 10% surcharge for all cGMP and GLP samples or projects and A2LA accredited reports. Not all tests listed are included In our A2LA Scope of Accreditation. Please consult A2LA Certificate 3636 ,01 for a list of accredited tests.

VOLUME DISCOUNT SCHEDULE

Volume discounts are based on the number of samples sent in for same test number, not just total number of samples .
6-10 samples

5%

Discout

11-20 samples

10%

Discout

21- 40 samples

15%

Discout

More than 40 samples

20%

Discout

SAMPLE TURNAROUND TIMES

Turnaround times are typical for most projects, but exclusions apply.

Normal (Typically within 7 business days)

List Price

Priority (Typically2 to 4 business days)

List Price + 50% surcharge

Rush (Next sample analyzed)

List Price+ 200% surcharge

All orders are subject to Particle Testing Authority terms and conditions (see separate terms and conditions document at PTA Terms Conditions (micromeritics.com).

Credit card orders are welcomed .
Unless otherwise requested, samples will be retained for a minimum of 3 months. Samples can be returned at the customer’s expense, provided correct shipping and payment information is received. Sample results will be maintained for a minimum of 5 years. All samples and related customer information is kept confidential.

INSTRUMENT PURCHASE ALLOWANCE

Half the cost of applicable analyses completed within 120 days of instrument purchase may be credited toward instrument purchase. The maximum credit allowed is 4% of the instrument purchase price. Customer must notify Micromeritics of credit due when instrument is ordered.

RETURN SAMPLE FEE

There is a flat fee of 74€ per project for all sample returns. 252€ if samples are considered hazardous. unless an account number is provided. SDS are required for all samples .

All samples and related customer information is kept confidential.

TERMS: Net 30 days … for 45 days add 2%, for 60 days add 4% to the final negotiated price.

For tests available in USA only, please see USA price list and contact the Norcross, GA Laboratory at mas@particletesting.com