Single Fibre Tensiometer K100SF

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Tensiometer K100Extremely Accurate

Precision in a new dimension: the PC-controlled measuring system K100SF determines the surface and interfacial tension of liquids and solids with the highest effectiveness and efficiency.

The built-in ionizer ensures optimal measuring conditions. The high accuracy of the measuring instrument guarantees the exact characterization of the finest single filaments.

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No Chance for Electrostatics - Measurements with the Ionizer

When conventional tensiometers are used to make sensitive measurements on small samples, single fibres or insulating plastics electrostatic forces of attraction occur between the solid and the liquid surface - the measured force or the detected surface height is incorrect.

KRÜSS has thought out a solution to this problem (and also applied for a patent for it): the use of an ionizer. This ionizes the air in the sample chamber for a short time and in this manner eliminates any electrostatic charges. The measurement can now be made without any interference with the highest degree of accuracy.

Features of the Processor Tensiometer K100SF
* Fully automatic measurement of contact angle and sorption, even on single filaments
* Surface energy determination on powders, small plates and single fibres
* Extended CMC - Critical Micelle Concentration - determination with new innovative double dosing system extended CMC
* Surface and interfacial tension measurements of liquids
* Determining the density of liquids
* Built-in ionizer for eliminating electrostatic charges
* Controlled by LabDesk™ software
* Doors made of high-grade glass and covering of sample chamber made of brushed stainless steel for maximum chemical and thermical resistance.
Application
* Characterization of natural and synthetic fibres
* Development of carbon and glass fibres
* Optimization of hair care products
* Prediction of interactions between fibre and matrix
Measuring Methods

Du Noüy Ring method
Dynamic Wilhelmy method
Single Fiber Wilhelmy method
Wilhelmy Plate method
Powder Contact Angle method
Ring tear-off
Rod method
Sorption
Wetted length
Critical micelle concentration (CMC)
Penetration
Determination of liquid density

Technical Data of the Processor Tensiometer K100SF
* SFT/IFT
Range 1 - 1000 mN/m
Resolution 0.001 mN/m
* Position
Range > 110 mm
Resolution 0.1 µm
Speed 0.099... 500 mm/min
* Weight Measurement
Range 3g + 3g
Resolution 1 µg
Data Rate ∼ 50 Hz
Calibration/Adjustment automatic
* Temperature Control
Range -10 -to 90°C
* Temperature
Range -60... 450°C
Resolution 0.01°C
Probes 2
* Sample Vessel 50 mm, 70 mm, 100 mm
inverse CMC
* Housing
Size (L x W x H) 390 x 300 x 585 mm
Weight 24 kg
* Interface
PC RS232 (USB optional)
Auxiliary Ports 2 x RS232
* Ionizer

See also: K100MK2
Info-Booklet K100SF
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KRÜSS GmbH * Borsteler Chaussee 85-99a * 22453 Hamburg * Germany *
Tel: +49-(0)40- 51 44 01-0 * Fax: +49-(0)40-51 44 01-98 * email:

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