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Outline
I. What is MAS?
II. Benefits to YOU!
III. What services are provided by MAS?
I. Routine Services
II. Non-routine Services
III. Applications
IV. Why choose MAS?
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Advantages of MAS
What is
Micromeritics Analytical Services (MAS)?
• A Contract Analytical Laboratory offering a
variety of routine and non-routine services
 We will analyze your samples and charge you for the
number of samples analyzed.
• We feature Micromeritics products, but
also offer additional analyses that
complement those of Micromeritics’
product line.
What is MAS?
• Experienced group of scientists offering
solutions to common problems
Preparing Samples
Analyzing Samples
Reviewing Results
Interpreting Results
Suggesting alternative methods
What are the Benefits to YOU if
you choose to outsource your
analytical testing needs?
Benefits to YOU
• Benefits of Outsourcing
1. Pay only for the services needed
 Sample to Sample basis
 Pay for the type of turnaround needed (Rush or normal)
Benefits to YOU
• Benefits of Outsourcing
1. Pay only for the services needed
2. No capital equipment to purchase or maintain
 We have already made the capital equipment purchases and
choose suppliers based upon the best instrument specifications,
not cost.
 NO Repair and/or maintenance costs
 NO Down Time
 NO yearly accessory items need to be purchased
• Sample tubes
• Solvents, dispersants, liquid nitrogen, etc
Benefits to YOU
• Benefits of Outsourcing
1. Pay only for the services needed
2. No capital equipment to purchase or maintain
3. High Level of Experience
 40+ years experience
 No need to constantly train and re-train employees
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Pay only for the services needed
No capital equipment to purchase or maintain
High Level of Experience
Receive additional, objective perspectives for problem
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 Additional resources and expertise
 New ideas
 Different perspectives and experiences
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Pay only for the services needed
No capital equipment to purchase or maintain
High Level of Experience
Additional, objective perspectives on problems
Cost effective way to increase resources
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Reduced Recruiting Costs
Reduced Hiring and Staffing and
Reduced Health and Benefit Costs
Effectively you are hiring a complete staff of scientists,
dedicated to serving your needs.
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Pay only for the services needed
No capital equipment to purchase or maintain
High Level of Experience
Additional, objective perspectives on problems
Increased Resources
Built-In Infrastructure
 No re-organization
 No re-structuring
 No cross-training
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Pay only for the services needed
No capital equipment to purchase or maintain
High Level of Experience
Additional, objective perspectives on problems
Increased Resources
Built-In Infrastructure
Compliance and Regulatory is someone else’s
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FDA registered
DEA licensed
cGMP/GLP compliant
Member ASTM, ISO, ACIL, and ALMA
What Services and Solutions
are available from MAS?
Services and Solutions Offered
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Particle Size
Pore Size
Surface Area
Density
Method
Development
• Microscopy Services
• Chemisorption
• Nanoparticle
applications
• Hydrogen Capacity
• Problem Solving
• Particle
Identification
Particle Size
• Laser Light Scattering (Mie Theory, Fraunhofer)
• ISO 13320-1
 WET dispersions
• Water based
• Organic solvents
• Oils and mineral spirits
 DRY dispersions
• Air pressure and feed rate determine the dispersion protocol
Particle Size
• Laser Light Scattering (Mie Theory, Fraunhofer)
• Sedimentation (Stokes’ Law)
 Sedigraph III 5120
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Reliable, proven, trusted technique
Inorganic materials
Ceramic Industry
300 micrometers to 0.1 micrometers
See additional article “All Shape and Sizes” on web site
Particle Size
• Laser Light Scattering (Mie Theory, Fraunhofer)
• Sedimentation (Stokes’ Law)
• Electrical Sensing Zone (Coulter Principle)
 Direct measure of volume
 Counts particles
 Particle concentration of slurry
 Highest Resolution
Particle Size
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Laser Light Scattering (Mie Theory, Fraunhofer)
Sedimentation (Stokes’ Law)
Electrical Sensing Zone (Coulter Principle)
Dynamic Image Analysis
 Digital photos taken of falling particles
 Higher resolution than Sieves
Particle Size and more
• Microscopy
 SEM, TEM,
 Particle Size
 Identification
 Shape and
Morphology
Strategic Alliance Partner –
MVA Scientific Consultants
www.mvainc.com
See additional
information
“Microscopy
Services” on
web site
Particle Size
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Laser Light Scattering (Mie Theory, Fraunhofer)
Sedimentation (Stokes’ Law)
Electrical Sensing Zone (Coulter Principle)
Dynamic Image Analysis
Microscopy (Variety of methods)
Sieves
 Sieve shaker apparatus
 8 sieve fractions
Particle Size
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Laser Light Scattering (Mie Theory, Fraunhofer)
Sedimentation (Stokes’ Law)
Electrical Sensing Zone (Coulter Principle)
Dynamic Image Analysis
Microscopy (Variety of methods)
Sieves
Mayer-Stowe application using Mercury
Porosimetry
 Useful for magnetic particles
Pore Size
• Mercury Porosimetry
• Gas Adsorption Porosimetry
Pore Size
• Hg Porosimetry
– Broad applications
• Paper, Ceramics, Catalysts, Adsorbents, Polymers,
Fibers, Chemicals, Pharmaceutical, Medical,
Refractory, Filters, Frits, Coatings, to name a few
– Wide dynamic pore size range
• 900 micrometers to 0.003 micrometers
Pore Size
• Gas Adsorption
Variety of Methods (DFT, H-K, Dubinin, BJH)
Common applications
• Silica, alumina, zeolite, carbons, activated carbon
Micropore Pore Size Applications
• 4 Angstrom to 20 Angstrom
Mesopore pore size calculations
• 20 Angstrom to 500 Angstrom
Surface Area
• B.E.T. surface area
 Nitrogen
 Krypton
• Low surface area materials
• Langmuir surface area
 Microporous materials
Illustration showing the adsorption of gas
molecules on a porous surface.
Density
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Skeletal Density
Bulk Density
T.A.P Density
Envelope Density
Mercury Density
Foam Density
Skeletal Density
Envelope Density
Method Development / Data Consultation
Who would benefit from Method Development or Consultation Services?
• New Micromeritics Instrument Users
needing help
• Experienced users with a different type of
sample
• Current customers with new applications
for existing products
• Assistance with Interpretation of Results.
Additional information available “Consulting and
Method Development Services” on web site
Chemisorption
– TPD, TPR, TPO, TPRx
TCD Signal (a.u.) - 10 C/min
TCD Signal (a.u.) - 2 C/min
TCD Signal (a.u.) - 30 C/min
TCD Signal (a.u.) - 5 C/min
TCD Signal (a.u.) - 15 C/min
TCD Signal (a.u.) - 4 C/min
TCD Signal (a.u.) - 20 C/min
TCD Signal (a.u.) - 7 C/min
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TCD Signal (a.u.)
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Chemisorption
• Percent Metal
Dispersion
• Active Metal Surface
Area
• Temperature
Programmed Studies
TCD Signal (a.u.) vs. Temperature
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Ammonia TPD Experiments
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Nano Particle Applications
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Surface Area
Porosity
Pore size measurements
Morphology
Particle size down to a few nanometers
Catalyst activity
Hydrogen Capacity
Isotherm Pressure Composition
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Isotherm Linear Absolute Plot
Liquid argon temp
Liquid nitrogen temp
H2 Isotherm at liq argon temp
H2 Isotherm at liq nitrogen temp
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Absolute Pressure (mmHg)
Quantity Adsorbed (cm³/g STP)
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Problem Solving
Using all of our characterization capabilities we
can help solve the following problems
 “These powders are supposed to be the same, however
this one consistently causes problems”.
 “These pharmaceutical tablets dissolve at different rates
even though the formulation was the same”.
 “How does a change in my process affect the final product”.
 “I’ve changed suppliers and was assured the raw materials
were the same. Now I am having problems with quality”.
Why should you choose Micromeritics
Analytical Services ?
MAS Advantages
• People make the difference
– Senior Scientists available to assist with your application
– Research Engineers working on new measurement techniques
Dr. Jim Olivier
Dr. Jeff Kenvin and Tony Thornton, M.S.
MAS Advantages over the
competition
• State-of-the-art
Laboratory
– We use only the most
current instrumentation
available. Don’t settle for
older generation
instruments that are
purchased at auctions.
• Experienced, welltrained, degreed
analysts
Gas Adsorption Lab
MAS Advantages
• Lab Accreditations
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FDA Registered
DEA Licensed
cGMP/GLP compliant
Active ASTM and ISO
member
– ACIL and ALMA
– Strict confidentiality always
maintained
• Quick Sample
turnaround
• Competitive Prices
• Best Value
• Quality Results
approved by
experienced
scientists
A testimonial from one of our customers
“Greg,
I want to thank you and your staff for all the work you
have done. I have learned a great deal, not only about
my materials and how to analyze them, but about
Micromeritics and its people. I have had many
conversations with many people in your organization
and the service group. I have been extremely pleased
with all my interactions and am convinced (once again)
that Micromeritics is a company with which I want to do
business!
David”
Other satisfied customers have pointed out,
“You guys are the experts, why would I go anywhere else”
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Abrasives
Adsorbents
Aerospace
Automotive
Battery
Carbon
Catalyst
Ceramics
Coatings
Cosmetics
Dental
Electronic
Energy / Power Systems
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Filter and Filter Media
Foams
Food and Beverage
Fuel Cell
Geological and Soil Sciences
Ink and Toners
Metal and Powder Metals
Mining and Minerals
Pulp and Paper
Petrochemical
Pharmaceutical
Plastics and Polymers
Semiconductor
• Thank you for your time and attention
• Brochures, specification sheets and price
lists are available.
• If you have any questions please contact
your area manager or you may contact me
directly:
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Greg Thiele
770-662-3611 or 770-662-3630
[email protected]
www.particletesting.com