AlphaTec Testing now offers modern particle size analysis using their newly acquired Malvern MS2000 Particle Size Analyzer.
Most contract testing laboratories that offer particle size testing rely on older stacked sieve technology that can be highly variable from analysis to analysis. Modern light scattering instruments, like the MS2000, are becoming the particle analysis method of choice due to their analysis speed (approximately 30 seconds), wide size range, flexibility and superior reproducibility.

The principle of operation consists in measuring the size of particles (powders, suspensions and emulsions) using the diffraction and diffusion of a laser beam. These particles scatter light at an angle that is inversely proportional to their size. The angular intensity of the scattered light is then measured by a series of photosensitive detectors. The map of scattering intensity versus angle is the primary source of information used to calculate the particle size.

Contact us today to discuss how AlphaTec Testing can contract with your laboratory to take advantage of this modern technology and give accurate and timely results for all your particle size needs.