Laboratory / Batch Particle Analyzers
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Laboratory/Batch Particle Analyzers are specialized instruments designed to measure and analyze the size, shape, and distribution of particles within a given sample. These analyzers provide detailed information about the physical characteristics of particles, which is crucial for quality control and research in various industries.
Working Principle
Laboratory/Batch Particle Analyzers operate using several techniques, including light blockage, diffraction, and scattering. In the light blockage method, a sample is passed between a laser light source and a detector, and the shadows cast by the particles are measured. Diffraction or scattering techniques, such as low-angle light laser scattering (LALLS), are non-destructive and non-intrusive, making them highly preferred in many industries. These methods allow for precise measurement of particle size and distribution, providing valuable data for process optimization and quality assurance.
Applications
Laboratory/Batch Particle Analyzers are used in a wide range of applications. For instance, in the battery industry, they are employed for the size and shape analysis of metallic particles, which is critical for battery performance. They are also used in the analysis of abrasives, carbon, fertilizers, food, and ceramics, where understanding particle characteristics is essential for product quality and performance.
Advantages over other Particle Analyzers
One of the main advantages of Laboratory/Batch Particle Analyzers is their ability to provide fast and reliable measurements. For example, the CILAS 930e Particle Size Analyzer offers high-quality measurements with integrated wet and dry dispersion modes, making it versatile and efficient. Additionally, these analyzers often come with user-friendly software that minimizes operator errors and allows for automated routine analysis, enhancing productivity and accuracy.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, Laboratory/Batch Particle Analyzers have limitations. Techniques like sedimentation or centrifugal separation have a limited range and are not suitable for emulsions or very dense materials. Sieving methods, while inexpensive, are only suitable for large particles and may not provide the precision required for smaller particle analysis.
Considerations
When considering the purchase and operation of Laboratory/Batch Particle Analyzers, several factors should be taken into account. Initial costs can be significant, depending on the complexity and capabilities of the analyzer. Operating expenses, including maintenance and calibration, should also be considered. Durability and accuracy are critical, as these factors directly impact the reliability of the data obtained. Additionally, replacement and maintenance costs can vary, so it is important to evaluate the long-term financial implications of owning and operating these instruments.
from Malvern Instruments, Inc.
The Morphologi G3 at a glance: Fully integrated dry powder disperser: A novel fully integrated dry powder dispersion system reduces sample preparation times and significantly improves the repeatability of measurements. Statistical significance: Analyze 100 ’s of thousands of particles with a... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid; Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size; Shape; Count
- Measuring Range: 0.5000 to 3000
from Micromeritics
Widely accepted as a primary particle characterization technique, the electrical sensing zone method is recognized as a highly effective method of counting and sizing a wide variety of organic and inorganic materials.Unlike other measurement techniques, the electrical sensing zone method can analyze... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; Digital; PC Interface / Networkable
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid; Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size; Count
- Measuring Range: 0.4000 to 240
from Fritsch GmbH - Milling and Sizing
The ANALYSETTE 22 NanoTec with its especially wide measuring range of 0.01 – 2100 µm is the ideal, universally applicable Laser Particle Sizer for efficient particle size analysis down into the nano range – in production and quality control as well as in research and development. [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid; Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.0100 to 2100
from AMETEK Brookfield
The Brookfield PFT Powder Flow Tester delivers quick and easy analysis of powder flow behavior in industrial processing equipment. It is ideal for manufacturers who process powders daily and want to minimize or eliminate downtime and expense that can occur when hoppers discharge erratically or fail... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid
- Measurement Type: Specialty / Other; Powder Flow
- Measuring Range: ? to 2000
from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.
A powerful new tool for research and development in nanotechnology and life sciences, and for measuring fine bubbles. Evaluation of the dispersion and aggregation characteristics of particles is realized with a wide measurement range and in real time. The SALD-7500nano was developed to provide... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; Process Line Mounted for Continuous Monitoring; Video
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.0070 to 800
from Anton Paar
Use the SurPASS ™ 3 electrokinetic analyzer in surface analysis to investigate the zeta potential of macroscopic solids based on a streaming potential and streaming current measurement. The zeta potential is related to the surface charge at a solid/liquid interface and is a powerful indicator... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid
- Measurement Type: Zeta Potential
- Sample Temperature: 50 to 104
from Quantachrome Instruments
The PoreMaster ® GT Series —. fully automated, high-performance mercury porosimeters that offer two high-pressure and two low-pressure analysis ports to meet the pore size measurement needs of the busiest laboratories. In addition to "two samples in a single loading, " (patented)... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.0036 to 10.66
from Kett US
This portable device allows for quick quality and color assessment of rice. The grains are placed in the tray and light is reflected through the color filter. Product flaws may be easily detected. The RN500 provides an automated version of this unit [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; Handheld
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid
- Measurement Type: Shape; Specialty / Other; Color Defects
- Technology: Microscopy / Image Analysis
from Malvern Instruments, Inc.
The Sysmex FPIA-3000 Flow Particle Image Analyzer offers high resolution, automated analysis of particle size and shape in a reliable, repeatable and routine manner. Comprehensive particle characterization data is generated in a short time, typically less than 3 minutes and with minimal sample... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size; Shape
- Measuring Range: 0.8000 to 300
from Micromeritics
Optimum design and efficient utilization of catalysts require a thorough understanding of the surface structure and surface chemistry of the catalytic material. Chemical adsorption analyses can provide much of the information needed to evaluate catalyst materials in the design and production phases,... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; Automated
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size; Composition; Specialty / Other; Surface Area, Surface Acidity
- Technology: Chemisorbtion
from Fritsch GmbH - Milling and Sizing
The FRITSCH ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer for dry and wet measurement is the ideal Particle Sizer for all applications that require accurate and reproducible measuring results for both particle shape and size. The optical process of Dynamic Image Analysis provides results for a wide measuring range,... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; Video
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid
- Measurement Type: Size; Shape
- Measuring Range: 20 to 20000
from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.
This low cost analyzer offers high performance and a small footprint. Design specifically for wet measurement, it is ideal for particles with relatively low specific gravity (less than 2), such as foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and emulsions. Key features of the SALD series include:... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC (optional feature)
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.2500 to 50
from Anton Paar
The Litesizer ™ 500 is an instrument for characterizing nano- and microparticles in dispersions and solutions. It determines particle size, zeta potential, and molecular mass by measuring dynamic light scattering (DLS), electrophoretic light scattering (ELS), and static light scattering (SLS). [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC
- Sample Temperature: 32 to 194
- Measurement Type: Zeta Potential
from Quantachrome Instruments
The PoreMaster series consists of three automatic mercury intrusion porosimeters offering new concepts in automated pore size analysis.The PoreMaster 33 porosimeter achieves a maximum pressure of 33,000 psia for pore size measurements in the range from over 1100* micron to 0.0064 micron pore... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC; Video
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.0036 to 10.66
from Malvern Instruments, Inc.
The Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyzer has been developed to meet industry's growing need for global comparability of results, traceability, regulatory compliance, and efficiency in the laboratory. In introducing the Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyzer, Malvern has advanced particle size... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid; Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.0200 to 2000
from Micromeritics
The Particle Insight is a state-of-the art dynamic image analyzer which is ideal for applications where the shape of raw materials, not just the diameter, is critical to raw materials. The Particle Insight offers up to 28 different shape parameters analyzed and reported real-time for samples in... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size; Shape
- Measuring Range: 3 to 300
from Fritsch GmbH - Milling and Sizing
Particularly suitable for particle size analysis and portioning of coarse-grained materials. Areas of application. The ANALYSETTE 18 is used for particle size analysis and portioning of coarse-grained materials. The maximum input quantity of 15 kg for the material to be sieved and the sieve stack... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; Digital; PC Interface / Networkable; Sampler / Sample Prep
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid; Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 20 to 125000
from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.
The SALD-2300 multi-purpose analyzer provides continuous measurement in real time, at minimum one-second intervals, and has 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software as an option. It enables measurements of samples at a variety of concentrations without diluting or concentrating. In addition, the... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; Process Line Mounted for Continuous Monitoring; Video
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.0170 to 2500
from Quantachrome Instruments
The Monosorb uses the rapid dynamic flow method for determinations of single-point B.E.T. surface area. Features: Speed - The Monosorb: requires as little as 6 minutes to complete an analysis,. uses small quantities of sample resulting in short outgassing and analysis times,. utilizes the most... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; Digital
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid
- Measurement Type: Size
- Technology: Gas Sorption
from Malvern Instruments, Inc.
The Mastersizer 2000E particle size analyzer is the newly launched entry-level particle analysis solution for the Mastersizer family. Based on the award-winning Mastersizer 2000, it provides a cost-effective solution for those users who do not immediately require the full Mastersizer 2000... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; Digital; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid; Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.1000 to 1000
from Micromeritics
Particle sizing techniques have advanced significantly throughout the past several decades. One of the most important contributions to this field is the application of laser-based technologies, complemented by the use of modern photodetectors and digital computers. For some time, progress in laser... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; Video
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.1000 to 1000
from Fritsch GmbH - Milling and Sizing
For quantitative particle size analysis of solids and suspensions of all kinds through dry or wet sieving with woven test sieves or micro-precision sieves. Our top model with automatic amplitude control, programme selection, the ability to be used as a calibratable and validatable test instrument in... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; Digital; PC Interface / Networkable; Sampler / Sample Prep
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid; Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 20 to 63000
from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.
Designed specifically for wet measurement, the SALD-301V is equipped with a violet semiconductor laser (405 nm wavelength), which increases accuracy and resolution of sub-micron particle size analysis. An improved optical system provides better performance in the microparticle region, and enables... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC (optional feature)
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.1000 to 50
from Quantachrome Instruments
The new QUADRASORB evo ™ Gas Sorption Surface Area and Pore Size Analyzer has been designed for flexibility, performance, accuracy, and modularity. It will adapt to your lab ’s evolving material characterization needs, both through the day, and over the years. If you start an analysis in... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid
- Measurement Type: Size
from Malvern Instruments, Inc.
The new Mastersizer 3000 puts Malvern's experience and expertise into your hands. Easily configured to meet individual application requirements, it generates robust, reproducible particle sizing data with the minimum of fuss. A new optical core concentrates the best ever Mastersizer performance into... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.0100 to 3500
from Micromeritics
The new SediGraph ® III 5120 determines particle size by using the highly accurate and reproducible sedimentation technique which measures the gravity-induced settling rates of different size particles in a liquid with known properties. This is simple yet extremely effective technique for... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; Video
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.1000 to 300
from Fritsch GmbH - Milling and Sizing
For quantitative particle size analysis of solids and suspensions of all kinds through dry or wet sieving with woven test sieves. Convertible into a micro mill for fine comminution of dry laboratory samples or solids in suspensions and for homogenisation of emulsions or pastes. Areas of application. [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; Sampler / Sample Prep
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid; Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 20 to 63000
from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.
The SALD-31010 is designed for measurement of coarse or dense particles with a variety of sampling options for both wet and dry samples. It seamlessly covers a wide measuring range from 0.05 to 3,000 µm using a single measurement principle, a single optical system, and a single light source. A... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; Process Line Mounted for Continuous Monitoring; SPC (optional feature)
- Sample Type: Powder / Solid; Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.0500 to 3000
from Quantachrome Instruments
INTRODUCTION. Autosorb ® 6iSA ™ surface area and pore size analyzer allows a researcher to get a 360 degree perspective of the complex material pore structure enabling a variety of analysis techniques including adsorption isotherms, desorption isotherms, single point BET, multi-point BET,... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC
- Sample Type: Aerosol Droplets (Liquid in Gas)
- Measurement Type: Size
- Technology: Gas Sorption
from Malvern Instruments, Inc.
Recommended computer specification: Pentium PC 2GHz, 128MByte RAM, 80MByte free hard disk space, 1024 x 768 screen resolution, CD-ROM drive, Windows XP Pro (Service pack 2 or higher) or VISTA Business or Ultimate. One free USB port. Note. A laptop computer with a USB port can be used with all... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size; Zeta Potential
- Measuring Range: 6.00E-4 to 6
from Micromeritics
The new SediGraph® III Plus determines particle size by using the highly accurate and reproducible sedimentation technique which measures the gravity-induced settling rates of different size particles in a liquid with known properties. This is simple yet extremely effective technique for providing... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; Video
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 0.1000 to 300
from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.
Going beyond the single nano region and into the sub-nano region, the IG-1000 uses the induced grating (IG) method, which is based on a new principle for measuring the size of nanoparticles using the phenomenon of dielectrophoresis and diffracted light, to provide excellent reproducibility and the... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable
- Sample Type: Emulsion
- Measurement Type: Size
- Measuring Range: 5.00E-4 to 0.2000
from Quantachrome Instruments
Ideal for surface area and mesopore analysis, the iQ-AG is available in up to three-station versions and provides an easy upgrade path to high vacuum, low pressure and chemisorption capabilities should your needs change. Usable with nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide and a host of other gases... [See More]
- Display & Special Features: Benchtop; PC Interface / Networkable; SPC
- Sample Type: Aerosol Droplets (Liquid in Gas)
- Measurement Type: Size
- Technology: Gas Sorption