Benefits

• The only system to measure organic vapor partial pressure directly using Ultrasonic Sensor (patent pending)
• Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
• Broad range (5-85 °C) and single uniform and accurate temperature enclosure
• Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
• Capable of upgrading to 5 balances
• Optional IR, Raman, and Video imaging with integrated control software

 

Capabilities

• Water, organic solvent, and gas sorption and desorption isotherms
• Co-adsorption isotherms using two vapors
• Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 200 °C
• Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
• Sample masses from 1 mg to 5000 mg
• Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

 

Applications

• Hygroscopicity of pharmaceutical solids
• Tg and RH phase transitions in polymers
• Amorphous content determination of solids
• Diffusion and permeation in polymers
• Food, flavors, and fragrances
• Sorbents
• Wood and cellulosic materials
• Composites
• Hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials

 

Specifications

Temperature

• Temperature controlled enclosure
• Control range: 5 °C to 85 °C
• Control precision: ±0.1°C
• Enclosure also provides anti-condensation protection

High-temperature pre-heater for sample drying/activation

• Delivers local sample temperatures of up to 200 °C
• Heating ramp rates: up to 5 °C / min
• Sensor: Pt-100 thermocouple

Resolution Stand

• Manifold: 316 stainless steel
• Seals: Viton
• Tubing: 1/4 inch stainless steel

Solvent Reservoirs

• Material: Pyrex glass
• 25 and 0.5L as standard
• 2 Reservoirs included

Relative humidity generation, measurement, & sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers and capacitance probe

• Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen
• Relative humidity range from 0 to 98%
• RH range accuracy from 5 – 60 °C ±1%
• RH range accuracy from 60 – 85 °C ±2%

Organic vapor measurement with Speed of Sound Sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers for vapor and gas delivery

Speed of Sound Sensor for organic vapors

Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen

Partial Pressure range from 0 to 90%

Partial Pressure accuracy from 10 – 70 °C ±1%

In-line real-time Speed-of-Sound Sensor for organic vapor Partial Pressure (P/Po) measurements and control with a typical resolution of ±0.1% P/Po

• Automated zeroing of Speed of Sound sensor prior to each experiment

Note: SMS limits the use of organic solvents to 20°C below their boiling points.

Solvents available:

• Acetone
• Chloroform
• Cyclohexane
• Decane
• Dichloromethane
• Ethanol
• Ethyl acetate
• Ethyl benzene
• Heptane
• Hexane
• Isopropanol
• Methanol
• Nonane
• Octane
• Toluene
• Water
• M-Xylene
• p-Xylene

System Software

Next-generation purpose-built control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis.

DVS Control

Complex protocols for multiple experimental sequences using sample pre-heating and conditioning; isotherm, isobar, and ramped humidity and organic vapor methods; single or dual vapor delivery and control; a fixed time or mass derivative steps.

Multiple-method protocols incorporating:

• Sample pre-heating
• Vapor sorption
• Vapor exchange
• Dual vapor co-adsorption
• Temperature changes in a single experiment, including
• Ramp or step changes in relative humidity
• Automated video image acquisition
• Organic vapor sorption partial pressure
• Temperature stages may be based on fixed-time or user-defined dm/dt criteria
• Complex isotherm experiments
• Experiments may include half, full, or multiple partial pressure or temperature cycles

Analysis

• Isotherms
• Permeability and diffusion
• Kinetics information
• Heat of sorption
• Tg determinations
• Amorphous content
• BET

21CFR Part 11 software solution is available for all DVS software upon request.

Mass measurement

UltraBalance™ low mass

• Sample mass: between 1 and 1000mg
• Mass change: ±150mg
• Resolution (precision): 0.1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg

UltraBalance™ high mass

• Sample mass: between 10 and 5000mg
• Mass change: ±1000mg
• Resolution (precision): 1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 3 μg

 

Schematics

Benefits

• The only system to measure organic vapor partial pressure directly using Ultrasonic Sensor (patent pending)
• Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
• Broad range (5-85 °C) and single uniform and accurate temperature enclosure
• Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
• Capable of upgrading to 5 balances
• Optional IR, Raman, and Video imaging with integrated control software

 

Capabilities

• Water, organic solvent, and gas sorption and desorption isotherms
• Co-adsorption isotherms using two vapors
• Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 200 °C
• Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
• Sample masses from 1 mg to 5000 mg
• Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

 

Applications

• Hygroscopicity of pharmaceutical solids
• Tg and RH phase transitions in polymers
• Amorphous content determination of solids
• Diffusion and permeation in polymers
• Food, flavors, and fragrances
• Sorbents
• Wood and cellulosic materials
• Composites
• Hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials

 

Specifications

Temperature

• Temperature controlled enclosure
• Control range: 5 °C to 85 °C
• Control precision: ±0.1°C
• Enclosure also provides anti-condensation protection

High-temperature pre-heater for sample drying/activation

• Delivers local sample temperatures of up to 200 °C
• Heating ramp rates: up to 5 °C / min
• Sensor: Pt-100 thermocouple

Resolution Stand

• Manifold: 316 stainless steel
• Seals: Viton
• Tubing: 1/4 inch stainless steel

Solvent Reservoirs

• Material: Pyrex glass
• 25 and 0.5L as standard
• 2 Reservoirs included

Relative humidity generation, measurement, & sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers and capacitance probe

• Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen
• Relative humidity range from 0 to 98%
• RH range accuracy from 5 – 60 °C ±1%
• RH range accuracy from 60 – 85 °C ±2%

Organic vapor measurement with Speed of Sound Sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers for vapor and gas delivery

Speed of Sound Sensor for organic vapors

Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen

Partial Pressure range from 0 to 90%

Partial Pressure accuracy from 10 – 70 °C ±1%

In-line real-time Speed-of-Sound Sensor for organic vapor Partial Pressure (P/Po) measurements and control with a typical resolution of ±0.1% P/Po

• Automated zeroing of Speed of Sound sensor prior to each experiment

Note: SMS limits the use of organic solvents to 20°C below their boiling points.

Solvents available:

• Acetone
• Chloroform
• Cyclohexane
• Decane
• Dichloromethane
• Ethanol
• Ethyl acetate
• Ethyl benzene
• Heptane
• Hexane
• Isopropanol
• Methanol
• Nonane
• Octane
• Toluene
• Water
• M-Xylene
• p-Xylene

System Software

Next-generation purpose-built control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis.

DVS Control

Complex protocols for multiple experimental sequences using sample pre-heating and conditioning; isotherm, isobar, and ramped humidity and organic vapor methods; single or dual vapor delivery and control; a fixed time or mass derivative steps.

Multiple-method protocols incorporating:

• Sample pre-heating
• Vapor sorption
• Vapor exchange
• Dual vapor co-adsorption
• Temperature changes in a single experiment, including
• Ramp or step changes in relative humidity
• Automated video image acquisition
• Organic vapor sorption partial pressure
• Temperature stages may be based on fixed-time or user-defined dm/dt criteria
• Complex isotherm experiments
• Experiments may include half, full, or multiple partial pressure or temperature cycles

Analysis

• Isotherms
• Permeability and diffusion
• Kinetics information
• Heat of sorption
• Tg determinations
• Amorphous content
• BET

21CFR Part 11 software solution is available for all DVS software upon request.

Mass measurement

UltraBalance™ low mass

• Sample mass: between 1 and 1000mg
• Mass change: ±150mg
• Resolution (precision): 0.1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg

UltraBalance™ high mass

• Sample mass: between 10 and 5000mg
• Mass change: ±1000mg
• Resolution (precision): 1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 3 μg

 

Schematics

Benefits

• The only system to measure organic vapor partial pressure directly using Ultrasonic Sensor (patent pending)
• Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
• Broad range (5-85 °C) and single uniform and accurate temperature enclosure
• Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
• Capable of upgrading to 5 balances
• Optional IR, Raman, and Video imaging with integrated control software

 

Capabilities

• Water, organic solvent, and gas sorption and desorption isotherms
• Co-adsorption isotherms using two vapors
• Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 200 °C
• Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
• Sample masses from 1 mg to 5000 mg
• Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

 

Applications

• Hygroscopicity of pharmaceutical solids
• Tg and RH phase transitions in polymers
• Amorphous content determination of solids
• Diffusion and permeation in polymers
• Food, flavors, and fragrances
• Sorbents
• Wood and cellulosic materials
• Composites
• Hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials

 

Specifications

Temperature

• Temperature controlled enclosure
• Control range: 5 °C to 85 °C
• Control precision: ±0.1°C
• Enclosure also provides anti-condensation protection

High-temperature pre-heater for sample drying/activation

• Delivers local sample temperatures of up to 200 °C
• Heating ramp rates: up to 5 °C / min
• Sensor: Pt-100 thermocouple

Resolution Stand

• Manifold: 316 stainless steel
• Seals: Viton
• Tubing: 1/4 inch stainless steel

Solvent Reservoirs

• Material: Pyrex glass
• 25 and 0.5L as standard
• 2 Reservoirs included

Relative humidity generation, measurement, & sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers and capacitance probe

• Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen
• Relative humidity range from 0 to 98%
• RH range accuracy from 5 – 60 °C ±1%
• RH range accuracy from 60 – 85 °C ±2%

Organic vapor measurement with Speed of Sound Sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers for vapor and gas delivery

Speed of Sound Sensor for organic vapors

Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen

Partial Pressure range from 0 to 90%

Partial Pressure accuracy from 10 – 70 °C ±1%

In-line real-time Speed-of-Sound Sensor for organic vapor Partial Pressure (P/Po) measurements and control with a typical resolution of ±0.1% P/Po

• Automated zeroing of Speed of Sound sensor prior to each experiment

Note: SMS limits the use of organic solvents to 20°C below their boiling points.

Solvents available:

• Acetone
• Chloroform
• Cyclohexane
• Decane
• Dichloromethane
• Ethanol
• Ethyl acetate
• Ethyl benzene
• Heptane
• Hexane
• Isopropanol
• Methanol
• Nonane
• Octane
• Toluene
• Water
• M-Xylene
• p-Xylene

System Software

Next-generation purpose-built control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis.

DVS Control

Complex protocols for multiple experimental sequences using sample pre-heating and conditioning; isotherm, isobar, and ramped humidity and organic vapor methods; single or dual vapor delivery and control; a fixed time or mass derivative steps.

Multiple-method protocols incorporating:

• Sample pre-heating
• Vapor sorption
• Vapor exchange
• Dual vapor co-adsorption
• Temperature changes in a single experiment, including
• Ramp or step changes in relative humidity
• Automated video image acquisition
• Organic vapor sorption partial pressure
• Temperature stages may be based on fixed-time or user-defined dm/dt criteria
• Complex isotherm experiments
• Experiments may include half, full, or multiple partial pressure or temperature cycles

Analysis

• Isotherms
• Permeability and diffusion
• Kinetics information
• Heat of sorption
• Tg determinations
• Amorphous content
• BET

21CFR Part 11 software solution is available for all DVS software upon request.

Mass measurement

UltraBalance™ low mass

• Sample mass: between 1 and 1000mg
• Mass change: ±150mg
• Resolution (precision): 0.1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg

UltraBalance™ high mass

• Sample mass: between 10 and 5000mg
• Mass change: ±1000mg
• Resolution (precision): 1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 3 μg

 

Schematics

Benefits

• The only system to measure organic vapor partial pressure directly using Ultrasonic Sensor (patent pending)
• Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
• Broad range (5-85 °C) and single uniform and accurate temperature enclosure
• Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
• Capable of upgrading to 5 balances
• Optional IR, Raman, and Video imaging with integrated control software

 

Capabilities

• Water, organic solvent, and gas sorption and desorption isotherms
• Co-adsorption isotherms using two vapors
• Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 200 °C
• Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
• Sample masses from 1 mg to 5000 mg
• Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

 

Applications

• Hygroscopicity of pharmaceutical solids
• Tg and RH phase transitions in polymers
• Amorphous content determination of solids
• Diffusion and permeation in polymers
• Food, flavors, and fragrances
• Sorbents
• Wood and cellulosic materials
• Composites
• Hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials

 

Specifications

Temperature

• Temperature controlled enclosure
• Control range: 5 °C to 85 °C
• Control precision: ±0.1°C
• Enclosure also provides anti-condensation protection

High-temperature pre-heater for sample drying/activation

• Delivers local sample temperatures of up to 200 °C
• Heating ramp rates: up to 5 °C / min
• Sensor: Pt-100 thermocouple

Resolution Stand

• Manifold: 316 stainless steel
• Seals: Viton
• Tubing: 1/4 inch stainless steel

Solvent Reservoirs

• Material: Pyrex glass
• 25 and 0.5L as standard
• 2 Reservoirs included

Relative humidity generation, measurement, & sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers and capacitance probe

• Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen
• Relative humidity range from 0 to 98%
• RH range accuracy from 5 – 60 °C ±1%
• RH range accuracy from 60 – 85 °C ±2%

Organic vapor measurement with Speed of Sound Sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers for vapor and gas delivery

Speed of Sound Sensor for organic vapors

Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen

Partial Pressure range from 0 to 90%

Partial Pressure accuracy from 10 – 70 °C ±1%

In-line real-time Speed-of-Sound Sensor for organic vapor Partial Pressure (P/Po) measurements and control with a typical resolution of ±0.1% P/Po

• Automated zeroing of Speed of Sound sensor prior to each experiment

Note: SMS limits the use of organic solvents to 20°C below their boiling points.

Solvents available:

• Acetone
• Chloroform
• Cyclohexane
• Decane
• Dichloromethane
• Ethanol
• Ethyl acetate
• Ethyl benzene
• Heptane
• Hexane
• Isopropanol
• Methanol
• Nonane
• Octane
• Toluene
• Water
• M-Xylene
• p-Xylene

System Software

Next-generation purpose-built control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis.

DVS Control

Complex protocols for multiple experimental sequences using sample pre-heating and conditioning; isotherm, isobar, and ramped humidity and organic vapor methods; single or dual vapor delivery and control; a fixed time or mass derivative steps.

Multiple-method protocols incorporating:

• Sample pre-heating
• Vapor sorption
• Vapor exchange
• Dual vapor co-adsorption
• Temperature changes in a single experiment, including
• Ramp or step changes in relative humidity
• Automated video image acquisition
• Organic vapor sorption partial pressure
• Temperature stages may be based on fixed-time or user-defined dm/dt criteria
• Complex isotherm experiments
• Experiments may include half, full, or multiple partial pressure or temperature cycles

Analysis

• Isotherms
• Permeability and diffusion
• Kinetics information
• Heat of sorption
• Tg determinations
• Amorphous content
• BET

21CFR Part 11 software solution is available for all DVS software upon request.

Mass measurement

UltraBalance™ low mass

• Sample mass: between 1 and 1000mg
• Mass change: ±150mg
• Resolution (precision): 0.1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg

UltraBalance™ high mass

• Sample mass: between 10 and 5000mg
• Mass change: ±1000mg
• Resolution (precision): 1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 3 μg

 

Schematics

Benefits

• The only system to measure organic vapor partial pressure directly using Ultrasonic Sensor (patent pending)
• Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
• Broad range (5-85 °C) and single uniform and accurate temperature enclosure
• Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
• Capable of upgrading to 5 balances
• Optional IR, Raman, and Video imaging with integrated control software

 

Capabilities

• Water, organic solvent, and gas sorption and desorption isotherms
• Co-adsorption isotherms using two vapors
• Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 200 °C
• Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
• Sample masses from 1 mg to 5000 mg
• Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

 

Applications

• Hygroscopicity of pharmaceutical solids
• Tg and RH phase transitions in polymers
• Amorphous content determination of solids
• Diffusion and permeation in polymers
• Food, flavors, and fragrances
• Sorbents
• Wood and cellulosic materials
• Composites
• Hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials

 

Specifications

Temperature

• Temperature controlled enclosure
• Control range: 5 °C to 85 °C
• Control precision: ±0.1°C
• Enclosure also provides anti-condensation protection

High-temperature pre-heater for sample drying/activation

• Delivers local sample temperatures of up to 200 °C
• Heating ramp rates: up to 5 °C / min
• Sensor: Pt-100 thermocouple

Resolution Stand

• Manifold: 316 stainless steel
• Seals: Viton
• Tubing: 1/4 inch stainless steel

Solvent Reservoirs

• Material: Pyrex glass
• 25 and 0.5L as standard
• 2 Reservoirs included

Relative humidity generation, measurement, & sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers and capacitance probe

• Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen
• Relative humidity range from 0 to 98%
• RH range accuracy from 5 – 60 °C ±1%
• RH range accuracy from 60 – 85 °C ±2%

Organic vapor measurement with Speed of Sound Sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers for vapor and gas delivery

Speed of Sound Sensor for organic vapors

Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen

Partial Pressure range from 0 to 90%

Partial Pressure accuracy from 10 – 70 °C ±1%

In-line real-time Speed-of-Sound Sensor for organic vapor Partial Pressure (P/Po) measurements and control with a typical resolution of ±0.1% P/Po

• Automated zeroing of Speed of Sound sensor prior to each experiment

Note: SMS limits the use of organic solvents to 20°C below their boiling points.

Solvents available:

• Acetone
• Chloroform
• Cyclohexane
• Decane
• Dichloromethane
• Ethanol
• Ethyl acetate
• Ethyl benzene
• Heptane
• Hexane
• Isopropanol
• Methanol
• Nonane
• Octane
• Toluene
• Water
• M-Xylene
• p-Xylene

System Software

Next-generation purpose-built control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis.

DVS Control

Complex protocols for multiple experimental sequences using sample pre-heating and conditioning; isotherm, isobar, and ramped humidity and organic vapor methods; single or dual vapor delivery and control; a fixed time or mass derivative steps.

Multiple-method protocols incorporating:

• Sample pre-heating
• Vapor sorption
• Vapor exchange
• Dual vapor co-adsorption
• Temperature changes in a single experiment, including
• Ramp or step changes in relative humidity
• Automated video image acquisition
• Organic vapor sorption partial pressure
• Temperature stages may be based on fixed-time or user-defined dm/dt criteria
• Complex isotherm experiments
• Experiments may include half, full, or multiple partial pressure or temperature cycles

Analysis

• Isotherms
• Permeability and diffusion
• Kinetics information
• Heat of sorption
• Tg determinations
• Amorphous content
• BET

21CFR Part 11 software solution is available for all DVS software upon request.

Mass measurement

UltraBalance™ low mass

• Sample mass: between 1 and 1000mg
• Mass change: ±150mg
• Resolution (precision): 0.1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg

UltraBalance™ high mass

• Sample mass: between 10 and 5000mg
• Mass change: ±1000mg
• Resolution (precision): 1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 3 μg

 

Schematics

Benefits

• The only system to measure organic vapor partial pressure directly using Ultrasonic Sensor (patent pending)
• Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
• Broad range (5-85 °C) and single uniform and accurate temperature enclosure
• Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
• Capable of upgrading to 5 balances
• Optional IR, Raman, and Video imaging with integrated control software

 

Capabilities

• Water, organic solvent, and gas sorption and desorption isotherms
• Co-adsorption isotherms using two vapors
• Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 200 °C
• Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
• Sample masses from 1 mg to 5000 mg
• Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

 

Applications

• Hygroscopicity of pharmaceutical solids
• Tg and RH phase transitions in polymers
• Amorphous content determination of solids
• Diffusion and permeation in polymers
• Food, flavors, and fragrances
• Sorbents
• Wood and cellulosic materials
• Composites
• Hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials

 

Specifications

Temperature

• Temperature controlled enclosure
• Control range: 5 °C to 85 °C
• Control precision: ±0.1°C
• Enclosure also provides anti-condensation protection

High-temperature pre-heater for sample drying/activation

• Delivers local sample temperatures of up to 200 °C
• Heating ramp rates: up to 5 °C / min
• Sensor: Pt-100 thermocouple

Resolution Stand

• Manifold: 316 stainless steel
• Seals: Viton
• Tubing: 1/4 inch stainless steel

Solvent Reservoirs

• Material: Pyrex glass
• 25 and 0.5L as standard
• 2 Reservoirs included

Relative humidity generation, measurement, & sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers and capacitance probe

• Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen
• Relative humidity range from 0 to 98%
• RH range accuracy from 5 – 60 °C ±1%
• RH range accuracy from 60 – 85 °C ±2%

Organic vapor measurement with Speed of Sound Sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers for vapor and gas delivery

Speed of Sound Sensor for organic vapors

Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen

Partial Pressure range from 0 to 90%

Partial Pressure accuracy from 10 – 70 °C ±1%

In-line real-time Speed-of-Sound Sensor for organic vapor Partial Pressure (P/Po) measurements and control with a typical resolution of ±0.1% P/Po

• Automated zeroing of Speed of Sound sensor prior to each experiment

Note: SMS limits the use of organic solvents to 20°C below their boiling points.

Solvents available:

• Acetone
• Chloroform
• Cyclohexane
• Decane
• Dichloromethane
• Ethanol
• Ethyl acetate
• Ethyl benzene
• Heptane
• Hexane
• Isopropanol
• Methanol
• Nonane
• Octane
• Toluene
• Water
• M-Xylene
• p-Xylene

System Software

Next-generation purpose-built control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis.

DVS Control

Complex protocols for multiple experimental sequences using sample pre-heating and conditioning; isotherm, isobar, and ramped humidity and organic vapor methods; single or dual vapor delivery and control; a fixed time or mass derivative steps.

Multiple-method protocols incorporating:

• Sample pre-heating
• Vapor sorption
• Vapor exchange
• Dual vapor co-adsorption
• Temperature changes in a single experiment, including
• Ramp or step changes in relative humidity
• Automated video image acquisition
• Organic vapor sorption partial pressure
• Temperature stages may be based on fixed-time or user-defined dm/dt criteria
• Complex isotherm experiments
• Experiments may include half, full, or multiple partial pressure or temperature cycles

Analysis

• Isotherms
• Permeability and diffusion
• Kinetics information
• Heat of sorption
• Tg determinations
• Amorphous content
• BET

21CFR Part 11 software solution is available for all DVS software upon request.

Mass measurement

UltraBalance™ low mass

• Sample mass: between 1 and 1000mg
• Mass change: ±150mg
• Resolution (precision): 0.1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg

UltraBalance™ high mass

• Sample mass: between 10 and 5000mg
• Mass change: ±1000mg
• Resolution (precision): 1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 3 μg

 

Schematics

Benefits

• The only system to measure organic vapor partial pressure directly using Ultrasonic Sensor (patent pending)
• Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
• Broad range (5-85 °C) and single uniform and accurate temperature enclosure
• Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
• Capable of upgrading to 5 balances
• Optional IR, Raman, and Video imaging with integrated control software

 

Capabilities

• Water, organic solvent, and gas sorption and desorption isotherms
• Co-adsorption isotherms using two vapors
• Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 200 °C
• Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
• Sample masses from 1 mg to 5000 mg
• Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

 

Applications

• Hygroscopicity of pharmaceutical solids
• Tg and RH phase transitions in polymers
• Amorphous content determination of solids
• Diffusion and permeation in polymers
• Food, flavors, and fragrances
• Sorbents
• Wood and cellulosic materials
• Composites
• Hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials

 

Specifications

Temperature

• Temperature controlled enclosure
• Control range: 5 °C to 85 °C
• Control precision: ±0.1°C
• Enclosure also provides anti-condensation protection

High-temperature pre-heater for sample drying/activation

• Delivers local sample temperatures of up to 200 °C
• Heating ramp rates: up to 5 °C / min
• Sensor: Pt-100 thermocouple

Resolution Stand

• Manifold: 316 stainless steel
• Seals: Viton
• Tubing: 1/4 inch stainless steel

Solvent Reservoirs

• Material: Pyrex glass
• 25 and 0.5L as standard
• 2 Reservoirs included

Relative humidity generation, measurement, & sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers and capacitance probe

• Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen
• Relative humidity range from 0 to 98%
• RH range accuracy from 5 – 60 °C ±1%
• RH range accuracy from 60 – 85 °C ±2%

Organic vapor measurement with Speed of Sound Sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers for vapor and gas delivery

Speed of Sound Sensor for organic vapors

Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen

Partial Pressure range from 0 to 90%

Partial Pressure accuracy from 10 – 70 °C ±1%

In-line real-time Speed-of-Sound Sensor for organic vapor Partial Pressure (P/Po) measurements and control with a typical resolution of ±0.1% P/Po

• Automated zeroing of Speed of Sound sensor prior to each experiment

Note: SMS limits the use of organic solvents to 20°C below their boiling points.

Solvents available:

• Acetone
• Chloroform
• Cyclohexane
• Decane
• Dichloromethane
• Ethanol
• Ethyl acetate
• Ethyl benzene
• Heptane
• Hexane
• Isopropanol
• Methanol
• Nonane
• Octane
• Toluene
• Water
• M-Xylene
• p-Xylene

System Software

Next-generation purpose-built control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis.

DVS Control

Complex protocols for multiple experimental sequences using sample pre-heating and conditioning; isotherm, isobar, and ramped humidity and organic vapor methods; single or dual vapor delivery and control; a fixed time or mass derivative steps.

Multiple-method protocols incorporating:

• Sample pre-heating
• Vapor sorption
• Vapor exchange
• Dual vapor co-adsorption
• Temperature changes in a single experiment, including
• Ramp or step changes in relative humidity
• Automated video image acquisition
• Organic vapor sorption partial pressure
• Temperature stages may be based on fixed-time or user-defined dm/dt criteria
• Complex isotherm experiments
• Experiments may include half, full, or multiple partial pressure or temperature cycles

Analysis

• Isotherms
• Permeability and diffusion
• Kinetics information
• Heat of sorption
• Tg determinations
• Amorphous content
• BET

21CFR Part 11 software solution is available for all DVS software upon request.

Mass measurement

UltraBalance™ low mass

• Sample mass: between 1 and 1000mg
• Mass change: ±150mg
• Resolution (precision): 0.1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg

UltraBalance™ high mass

• Sample mass: between 10 and 5000mg
• Mass change: ±1000mg
• Resolution (precision): 1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 3 μg

 

Schematics

Benefits

• The only system to measure organic vapor partial pressure directly using Ultrasonic Sensor (patent pending)
• Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
• Broad range (5-85 °C) and single uniform and accurate temperature enclosure
• Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
• Capable of upgrading to 5 balances
• Optional IR, Raman, and Video imaging with integrated control software

 

Capabilities

• Water, organic solvent, and gas sorption and desorption isotherms
• Co-adsorption isotherms using two vapors
• Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 200 °C
• Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
• Sample masses from 1 mg to 5000 mg
• Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

 

Applications

• Hygroscopicity of pharmaceutical solids
• Tg and RH phase transitions in polymers
• Amorphous content determination of solids
• Diffusion and permeation in polymers
• Food, flavors, and fragrances
• Sorbents
• Wood and cellulosic materials
• Composites
• Hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials

 

Specifications

Temperature

• Temperature controlled enclosure
• Control range: 5 °C to 85 °C
• Control precision: ±0.1°C
• Enclosure also provides anti-condensation protection

High-temperature pre-heater for sample drying/activation

• Delivers local sample temperatures of up to 200 °C
• Heating ramp rates: up to 5 °C / min
• Sensor: Pt-100 thermocouple

Resolution Stand

• Manifold: 316 stainless steel
• Seals: Viton
• Tubing: 1/4 inch stainless steel

Solvent Reservoirs

• Material: Pyrex glass
• 25 and 0.5L as standard
• 2 Reservoirs included

Relative humidity generation, measurement, & sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers and capacitance probe

• Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen
• Relative humidity range from 0 to 98%
• RH range accuracy from 5 – 60 °C ±1%
• RH range accuracy from 60 – 85 °C ±2%

Organic vapor measurement with Speed of Sound Sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers for vapor and gas delivery

Speed of Sound Sensor for organic vapors

Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen

Partial Pressure range from 0 to 90%

Partial Pressure accuracy from 10 – 70 °C ±1%

In-line real-time Speed-of-Sound Sensor for organic vapor Partial Pressure (P/Po) measurements and control with a typical resolution of ±0.1% P/Po

• Automated zeroing of Speed of Sound sensor prior to each experiment

Note: SMS limits the use of organic solvents to 20°C below their boiling points.

Solvents available:

• Acetone
• Chloroform
• Cyclohexane
• Decane
• Dichloromethane
• Ethanol
• Ethyl acetate
• Ethyl benzene
• Heptane
• Hexane
• Isopropanol
• Methanol
• Nonane
• Octane
• Toluene
• Water
• M-Xylene
• p-Xylene

System Software

Next-generation purpose-built control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis.

DVS Control

Complex protocols for multiple experimental sequences using sample pre-heating and conditioning; isotherm, isobar, and ramped humidity and organic vapor methods; single or dual vapor delivery and control; a fixed time or mass derivative steps.

Multiple-method protocols incorporating:

• Sample pre-heating
• Vapor sorption
• Vapor exchange
• Dual vapor co-adsorption
• Temperature changes in a single experiment, including
• Ramp or step changes in relative humidity
• Automated video image acquisition
• Organic vapor sorption partial pressure
• Temperature stages may be based on fixed-time or user-defined dm/dt criteria
• Complex isotherm experiments
• Experiments may include half, full, or multiple partial pressure or temperature cycles

Analysis

• Isotherms
• Permeability and diffusion
• Kinetics information
• Heat of sorption
• Tg determinations
• Amorphous content
• BET

21CFR Part 11 software solution is available for all DVS software upon request.

Mass measurement

UltraBalance™ low mass

• Sample mass: between 1 and 1000mg
• Mass change: ±150mg
• Resolution (precision): 0.1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg

UltraBalance™ high mass

• Sample mass: between 10 and 5000mg
• Mass change: ±1000mg
• Resolution (precision): 1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 3 μg

 

Schematics

Benefits

• The only system to measure organic vapor partial pressure directly using Ultrasonic Sensor (patent pending)
• Open stainless steel stand design enabling easy access to sample pan while minimizing static electric charging
• Broad range (5-85 °C) and single uniform and accurate temperature enclosure
• Next-generation control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis
• Capable of upgrading to 5 balances
• Optional IR, Raman, and Video imaging with integrated control software

 

Capabilities

• Water, organic solvent, and gas sorption and desorption isotherms
• Co-adsorption isotherms using two vapors
• Optional in-situ sample preheating/drying to 200 °C
• Multiple sorption/desorption and sample drying or activation cycles
• Sample masses from 1 mg to 5000 mg
• Surface and bulk measurement capabilities and analyses

 

Applications

• Hygroscopicity of pharmaceutical solids
• Tg and RH phase transitions in polymers
• Amorphous content determination of solids
• Diffusion and permeation in polymers
• Food, flavors, and fragrances
• Sorbents
• Wood and cellulosic materials
• Composites
• Hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials

 

Specifications

Temperature

• Temperature controlled enclosure
• Control range: 5 °C to 85 °C
• Control precision: ±0.1°C
• Enclosure also provides anti-condensation protection

High-temperature pre-heater for sample drying/activation

• Delivers local sample temperatures of up to 200 °C
• Heating ramp rates: up to 5 °C / min
• Sensor: Pt-100 thermocouple

Resolution Stand

• Manifold: 316 stainless steel
• Seals: Viton
• Tubing: 1/4 inch stainless steel

Solvent Reservoirs

• Material: Pyrex glass
• 25 and 0.5L as standard
• 2 Reservoirs included

Relative humidity generation, measurement, & sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers and capacitance probe

• Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen
• Relative humidity range from 0 to 98%
• RH range accuracy from 5 – 60 °C ±1%
• RH range accuracy from 60 – 85 °C ±2%

Organic vapor measurement with Speed of Sound Sensor

High-accuracy digital mass flow controllers for vapor and gas delivery

Speed of Sound Sensor for organic vapors

Carrier Gas – Dry air or Nitrogen

Partial Pressure range from 0 to 90%

Partial Pressure accuracy from 10 – 70 °C ±1%

In-line real-time Speed-of-Sound Sensor for organic vapor Partial Pressure (P/Po) measurements and control with a typical resolution of ±0.1% P/Po

• Automated zeroing of Speed of Sound sensor prior to each experiment

Note: SMS limits the use of organic solvents to 20°C below their boiling points.

Solvents available:

• Acetone
• Chloroform
• Cyclohexane
• Decane
• Dichloromethane
• Ethanol
• Ethyl acetate
• Ethyl benzene
• Heptane
• Hexane
• Isopropanol
• Methanol
• Nonane
• Octane
• Toluene
• Water
• M-Xylene
• p-Xylene

System Software

Next-generation purpose-built control and evaluation software for the most advanced experimental design and data analysis.

DVS Control

Complex protocols for multiple experimental sequences using sample pre-heating and conditioning; isotherm, isobar, and ramped humidity and organic vapor methods; single or dual vapor delivery and control; a fixed time or mass derivative steps.

Multiple-method protocols incorporating:

• Sample pre-heating
• Vapor sorption
• Vapor exchange
• Dual vapor co-adsorption
• Temperature changes in a single experiment, including
• Ramp or step changes in relative humidity
• Automated video image acquisition
• Organic vapor sorption partial pressure
• Temperature stages may be based on fixed-time or user-defined dm/dt criteria
• Complex isotherm experiments
• Experiments may include half, full, or multiple partial pressure or temperature cycles

Analysis

• Isotherms
• Permeability and diffusion
• Kinetics information
• Heat of sorption
• Tg determinations
• Amorphous content
• BET

21CFR Part 11 software solution is available for all DVS software upon request.

Mass measurement

UltraBalance™ low mass

• Sample mass: between 1 and 1000mg
• Mass change: ±150mg
• Resolution (precision): 0.1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 0.3 μg

UltraBalance™ high mass

• Sample mass: between 10 and 5000mg
• Mass change: ±1000mg
• Resolution (precision): 1 μg
• Root mean square
• balance noise: ≤ 3 μg

 

Schematics