F-Sorb 2400CE BET Method for Determining Surface Areas

 F-Sorb 2400CE BET surface area analyzer introduction

The F-Sorb X400CE series surface area analyzers are new generation instruments that were researched and developed by Gold APP Instruments and the Chinese Academy of Ordnance Science.

F-Sorb 2400CE BET surface area analyzer adopts speedy and efficient flowing gas (nitrogen) adsorption principle, is an expert for reference materials comparison method, single and multi-point BET surface area method and Langmuir method analysis. BET method is universally recognized and the most commonly used way for nitrogen adsorption surface area analysis. Speedy testing, high cost performances and easy operation make F-Sorb 2400CE BET surface area analyzer be a desirable assistant for quality control in production fields, research institutes and universities teaching activities.

F-Sorb 2400CE BET surface area analyzer specifications

1.     Testing Methods: reference materials comparison, single and multi-point BET (Brunauer-Emmett-Teller) surface area, Langmuir surface area, adsorption and desorption isotherm, average particle size estimation, carbon black external surface (STSA) area, adsorption constant C analysis etc.

2.     Measuring Ranges: 0.01 m²/g to no known upper limit (specific surface area).

3.     Accuracy: repeatability errors ≤1%.

4.     Control Modes: 10 inch touchable display with a built-in mini PC in Win 10 system, also with external keyboard and mouse; external PC is supportable by RS232 communication port for a larger operation display.

5.     Protection Door: transparent door can protect operators be hurt by liquid nitrogen splash, also can reduce liquid nitrogen volatilization, extend analyzing time and save cost; more important is the door can isolate foreign environment influences to the whole analysis procedures, improve data stability and accuracy.

6.     Flow Rate Adjust: Gold APP Instruments patented F-Sorb micro stepping motor can realize flow rate auto-adjust for every P/Po point in BET (Brunauer-Emmett-Teller) surface area analysis; flow rate value auto-collected by software and real-time displayed in software interface.

7.     Quantitative Dosing: patented F-Sorb quantitative pipe desorbs automatically, realized auto dosing for sample desorption isotherm, manual pipelines switch is not required.

8.     Manifolds Sealing: high vacuum system with stainless steel manifolds, sound sealing performance can eliminate errors caused by gas molecules permeation.

9.     Sample Types: powders, particle, fiber, flakes and other species.

10.  Sample Ports: 4 samples simultaneously.

11.  Analysis Gases: high purity (99.99%) Helium as carrier; Nitrogen (99.99%) as adsorbate; Ar, Kr etc. are optional.

12.  Testing Time: less than 5 minutes for every P/Po point, analysis data will present automated on software.

13.  Pressure Required: atmospheric pressure, do not need vacuum pump.

14.  Data Acquisition: high precision and integration chip, minimal errors, strong anti-interference ability

15.   Data Reduction: Windows base software, perfect versatility, ease of use and multi-model data reduction reports.

F-Sorb 2400CE BET surface area analyzer technical features:

Fully automated, farewell to complex manual operation, minimal user intervention. 

A. Structure Design

1.     State-of-the-art design with compact size can save valuable lab bench space.

2.     Stainless steel manifold system obviously improves sealing performance, eliminates deviations that be caused by gas molecules permeation, no ageing for manifolds pipelines, increase reliability and prolong instrument working life.

B. Control System

1.     Integrated multifunctional control system; motor screw rod lifting system ensures Dewar stability during testing.

2.     Innovated balanced bridge circuit greatly improved signal voltage sensitivity, as well as realized auto balance of signal drift.

3.     Fully automatic operation, minimal user involvement and work efficiency be improved.

C. Data Acquisition and Reduction

1.     High precision data acquisition and signal amplification, high integration A/D transformation system, strong anti-interference ability, can reduce environmental influence on analysis procedures.

2.     New developed Windows compatible working software, multi applications, flexible and customer-tailor interface, ease of use, the data reduction module can efficiently eliminate system deviations and improve accuracy.

3.     Customized data reports and various display formats, be convenient for data analyzing; powerful data archiving and searching capacity help a lot for your data management.

D. Analysis Optimize

1.     Multi analysis methods, do not need to switch operations frequently, all be set in one interface.

2.     Reference materials comparison method and BET surface area method can be switched freely, it simplify operation steps and improve measurement efficiency.

3.     Pioneered gas amount auto-adjust system brings extremely accurate, stable and no user intervention analysis.

F-Sorb 2400CE BET surface area analyzer application fields

The F-Sorb 2400CES is an upgrade version of F-Sorb 1400CES (only reference material comparison), adds single and multi-point BET surface area testing. It mainly be suitable for catalysts, coatings, food stuffs, ceramics, metal powders, carbons, aluminums, fibers and so on factories quality control purpose. Also can be used for universities daily teaching in BET theory practices, and other researchers about specific surface area determination.

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