Five-station gas pycnometers for true density:
PentaPyc and PentaFoam
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- 360°
- True density analysis of powders, bulk solids, and foams
- Built-in test methods and calculations of ASTM D6226 to describe open-cell content of foams
- Measure up to 5 samples simultaneously
PentaPyc 5200e and PentaFoam 5200e measure the true and skeletal density of solids and powders to track their purity and porosity via gas displacement. PentaFoam 5200e is also equipped with the test methods for measuring the open-cell content of foam according to ASTM 6226. Set up in just a couple of minutes and start as many as five density measurements in a single session – particularly convenient if your lab handles a variety of measurement types. The devices occupy about as much bench space as a laptop.
Key features
TruPyc technology for unmatched accuracy in all sample cells
PentaPyc 5200e and PentaFoam 5200e deliver accurate results whether you have only enough sample to fill the smallest sample cell or enough for the largest sample cell. This is of special importance as pycnometry relies on proper matching of the void space within the sample chamber to the volume of the reference chamber in order to avoid uncertainties. Each device has multiple reference chambers and automatically selects and uses the appropriate reference chamber based on the selected cell size.
Load up to 5 samples and walk away
PentaPyc 5200e and PentaFoam 5200e are ideal for high sample throughput in environments where space and operator time may be limited. Once the samples are loaded and the test methods have been entered, all you need to do is press ‘start’ – and PentaPyc/PentaFoam takes over. Purging of the cells can be performed on all five samples simultaneously or individually. After this step, the true or skeletal density is measured by gas pycnometry for each sample in turn. When the last sample is completed, a new batch can be loaded and started.
Five gas pycnometer stations in about the same bench space as a laptop
Just two single-station gas pycnometers take up more bench space than a single PentaPyc 5200e or PentaFoam 5200e. If you have limited space in your laboratory, these instruments give you all the measurement capacity you need, on a very small footprint.
Direct connection to weighing balances to prevent transcription errors
Eliminate the risk of possible transcription errors from manually entering sample weight data from an external balance by directly connecting your PentaPyc or PentaFoam to a balance using an RS232 communication protocol.
Technical specifications
| PentaPyc 5200e | PentaFoam 5200e | |
| Large cell (135 cm³) | Accuracy: 0.02 % Repeatability: 0.01 % | |
| Medium cell (50 cm³) | Accuracy: 0.03 % Repeatability: 0.015 % | |
| Small cell (10 cm³) | Accuracy: 0.2 % Repeatability: 0.1 % | |
| Preparation mode(s) | Flow, pulse, or vacuum | |
| TruPyc technology | Yes | |
| Built-in foam methods and calculations | No | Yes |
| Transducer accuracy | Better than 0.1 % | |
| Pressure reading resolution | Digital pressure readout 0.0001 psi | |
| Connections | USB, Ethernet | |
| Instrument weight | 33 kg | |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 42 cm x 58 cm x 32 cm | |
Anton Paar Certified Service
- More than 350 manufacturer-certified technical experts worldwide
- Qualified support in your local language
- Protection for your investment throughout its lifecycle
- 3-year warranty
Documents
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Food Characterization Application Reports
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Granulation and Drying: the Choice of Excipients Matters Application Reports
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NEW HORIZONS IN PARTICLE ANALYSIS Brochures
Consumables & Accessories
Consumables & Accessories
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PYC, STANDARD NANO CELL SS
PentaPyc and PentaFoam 5200e | 5200e Foam
VACUUM GREASE .25 OUNCE
PentaPyc and PentaFoam 5200e | 5200e Foam
LARGE (135 cm3) PYCNOMETER CELL
PentaPyc and PentaFoam 5200e | 5200e Foam
O-RING, BUNA 032, BLACK, PACK OF 2
PentaPyc and PentaFoam 5200e | 5200e Foam
MEDIUM (50 cm3) PYCNOMETER CELL
PentaPyc and PentaFoam 5200e | 5200e Foam
SMALL (10 cm3) PYCNOMETER CELL
PentaPyc and PentaFoam 5200e | 5200e Foam
MICRO (4.5 cm3) PYCNOMETER CELL
PentaPyc and PentaFoam 5200e | 5200e Foam
MESO (1.8 CM3) PYCNOMETER CELL
PentaPyc and PentaFoam 5200e | 5200e Foam
- 13.21 mm diameter
- 13.21 mm depth
SAMPLE CELL LIFT OUT TOOL
PentaPyc and PentaFoam 5200e | 5200e Foam
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
PentaPyc and PentaFoam 5200e | 5200e Foam
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