Produkte zur Messung der Partikelform

Image analysis is a technology which is particularly suited to analyzing particle size and particle shape as it generates data by capturing direct images of each particle. This provides users with the ultimate sensitivity and resolution as subtle differences in particle size and particle shape can be accurately characterized.

Images of each individual particle are also recorded, providing a further visual verification of the data and also enabling detection of important phenomena such as agglomeration, breakage and foreign particles.

Many industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Abrasives, Ceramics, Polymers, Explosives and Toners are increasingly using image analysis systems in order to characterize their products and better understand their manufacturing processes. This is thanks to the vast amount of high-quality information that image analysis provides, such as:

• Particle size
• Particle shape
• Particle count and foreign particle detection
• Captured images providing information on optical density, homogeneity and particle structure

More information:

	What exactly is particle size and particle shape? Image analysis technology is used to capture a 2-dimensional image of the 3D particle and calculate various particle size and particle shape parameters.
	Comparing laser diffraction and vision systems? Laser diffraction and vision systems can both measure particle size. This link compares the two techniques.

Image analysis systems from Malvern:

Malvern offers two image analysis systems. Both image analysis systems have been developed specifically for routine and repeatable particle size and particle shape analysis. The choice of instruments depends upon the nature of the application and sample form:

	Sysmex FPIA-3000 - for wet samples (suspensions and emulsions). The Sysmex FPIA-3000 is based upon flow cytometry and enables characterization of particle size and particle shape of wet materials in the range 0.8µm to 300µm.
	Morphologi G3- High sensitivity particle analyzer The Morphologi G3 is based upon automated microscopy and enables characterization of particle size, shape and count in wet and dry materials in range 0.5µm to 3000µm.