Nano and biotechnology
Measured / controlled parameters
Inlet air temperature, gas flow rate, particle size, sample feed rate
Type of analyzed samples / materials
Liquid solutions, suspensions, dispersions, heat-sensitive biomaterials, and nanoparticles
Measurement / analysis range
Particle size range from 300 nm to 5 µm
Measurement / analysis accuracy / precision
±5% particle size accuracy
Maximum load / force
Not applicable
Throughput
From 1 mL sample, throughput up to 150 mL/h (H₂O)
Test / analysis method / operating principle
Piezoelectric atomization and drying in a stream of warm gas with electrostatic particle collection
Test temperature range
Inlet air temperature: up to 120 °C
Test humidity range
Up to 80% at 31 °C, linearly decreasing to 50% at 40 °C
Control type
Digital, via control panel with display
Availability of automatic mode/programmable cycles/protocols
Automatic parameter control and protocol storage available
Number and type of sensors
Temperature, gas flow, and sample level sensors
Deformation rate / heating-cooling rate
Adjustable heating rate, up to 1400 W heating power
Working chamber / test table material
Borosilicate glass, chemical-resistant
Working chamber volume / test table size
Chamber optimized for small-volume high-efficiency drying
Cooling / ventilation system
Forced ventilation and cooling of the electrostatic collector
Heating system
Electric heater, up to 1400 W
Lubrication / medium supply system
Liquid feed via adjustable flow pump
Test drive type
Not applicable
Interfaces and outputs
USB 2.0 for data transfer
Software / PC compatibility
Compatible with Buchi proprietary software for monitoring and analysis
Memory / data storage availability
Built-in memory for parameter storage
Display / indication type
LCD display with digital readout
Calibration / self-diagnostics capability
Supports calibration and automatic self-diagnosis
Power supply
230 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz, up to 1500 W
Protection class / operational safety
IP42, auto shut-off on empty run
Dimensions
58 × 110 cm (short setup) / 150 cm (tall setup) × 55 cm
Weight
65 kg (short setup), 70 kg (tall setup)
Scope of supply / delivery set
Main unit, drying chamber, spray head, electrostatic collector, power cable, user manual
Country of origin
Switzerland