CryoMill

Description

The CryoMill, produced by Verder Scientific, is a laboratory ball mill designed for cryogenic grinding. It operates on the principles of impact and friction to process diverse sample types, including hard, brittle, elastic, soft, medium-hard, or fibrous materials. A defining feature is its integrated cooling system, which automatically maintains the grinding jar at cryogenic temperatures (approximately -196°C) using liquid nitrogen. This embrittles samples and helps preserve volatile components. The mill accommodates sample quantities up to 20 ml and can operate at frequencies up to 30 Hz, supporting dry, wet, or cryogenic grinding modes. Safety features are included to minimize user contact with liquid nitrogen. With dimensions of 395 mm x 577 mm x 373 mm (WxDxH), its applications are broad, spanning fields such as pharmaceuticals, biology, materials science, agriculture, food research, and mechanical alloying.