NOVAtouch series
High-throughput surface area and pore size analyzer
The NOVAtouch series are the instruments of choice for hundreds of labs globally. These rapid, high-throughput vacuum volumetric gas sorption analyzers provide quality control and research labs alike with the surface area and pore size analysis capabilities they require – and all this at an affordable price. Either two or four analysis stations with four built-in vacuum or flow degassing stations reduce the overall bench space while maximizing performance. A 21 CFR Part 11 compliant version of the software is available for pharmaceutical customers.
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Technical Specifications
| General specifications | |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature range | 15 °C to 40 °C |
| Relative humidity | <80 % |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 61.6 cm x 49.2 cm x 82.9 cm (24.3 in x 19.4 in x 32.6 in) |
| Weight | 43 kg (95 lbs) |
| Analysis specifications | |
|---|---|
| Analysis stations | 2 (NOVAtouch LX2) or 4 (NOVAtouch LX4) |
| Adsorbates | Nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide and any other inert gas |
| Surface area range | 0.01 m²/g to no known upper limit |
| Pore volume (STP) | <0.0001 cc/g |
| Pore volume (liquid) | <2.2 x 10⁻⁶ cc |
| Total pore volume | At user selectable P/P0 |
| Pore size range | 3.5 Å* to 5000 Å (0.35 nm* to 500 nm) |
| Reproducibility | <2 % (typical) |
| Maximum analysis time | >40 hours (with liquid nitrogen) |
| Coolant level control | CLS coolant sensor |
| Number of degassing stations | Four (vacuum and flow capable) |
*3.5 Å to 20 Å range only covered using CO₂ on carbonaceous samples
| Pressure specifications | |
|---|---|
| Pressure transducer accuracy | >±0.01 % of span |
| Pressure range | 0 MPa to 0.13 MPa (0 torr to 1000 torr) |
| Pressure resolution | 0.00006 torr (60 micro-torr) |
| P₀ measurement | Periodic using dedicated P₀ transducer |
Application Reports
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Micropore Size Analysis of Porous Carbons Using CO2 Adsorption at 273.15 K (0 °C) Application Reports en