BI-DCP Disc Centrifuge Photosedimentometer/Differential Centrifugal Sedimentation (DCS) | High Resolution Disc Centrifuge Particle Size Analyzer

Description

The BI-DCP instrument performs particle size analysis using the principle of differential centrifugal sedimentation (DCS). This technique offers high-resolution size distribution data by physically separating particles within a spinning disc based on their sedimentation rate, which is a function of size and density. The analyzer is capable of measuring particles across a broad size range, with a maximum upper limit of 30 micrometers. The typical effective analysis range is 0.05 to 10 micrometers for lower density materials and 0.01 to 2 micrometers for higher density particles. This method is particularly useful for resolving complex mixtures and detecting subtle populations within a sample. The system is digitally controlled, with typical analysis durations between 5 and 30 minutes. It is accompanied by software that handles instrument operation, data processing, and report generation. The unit's physical dimensions are 500 mm wide, 550 mm deep, and 260 mm high.