In industries and laboratories, accurately measuring particle size and shape is essential for quality control, product development, and research. The AP-200 Particle Analyzer Microscope stands out as a specialized instrument designed for analyzing particle size distribution and morphology. By combining optical microscopy with computer image analysis technology, the AP-200 delivers precise and efficient results, making it a go-to tool for a wide range of applications.
AP-200: Advanced Technology for Particle Analysis
The AP-200 Particle Analyzer uses a high-resolution optical microscope and a professional-grade camera to capture detailed images of particles. These images are then processed using advanced computer image analysis technology, which provides accurate data on both particle size distribution and shape (morphology). This integrated system offers simplicity in operation while providing highly detailed and clear images, with a measurement resolution of up to 0.1 microns per pixel. The AP-200 is versatile, easy to operate, and ideal for various applications, making it a critical tool in research and development labs, quality control departments, and academic institutions.
Key Features of the AP-200
- High Precision Measurement
- Measuring Range: The AP-200 can measure particles in a range from 1 micron to 6000 microns, making it suitable for analyzing both fine and larger particles.
- Resolution: It offers a high resolution of 0.1 microns, allowing for detailed analysis of even the smallest particles.
- Repeatability: The instrument ensures repeatability of results with an error margin of less than 3%, excluding errors from sample preparation.
- Professional-Grade Optics
- The microscope provides up to 4000x magnification, delivering highly detailed particle images. The digital camera with 3 million pixels ensures clear and precise image capture.
- Advanced Software Capabilities
- The AP-200’s software is equipped with powerful tools for image processing and analysis. It can automatically eliminate noise points, correct boundaries of incomplete particles, and smooth grain boundaries. The software includes 12 automatic processing tools for seamless and efficient particle analysis.
- The system allows for automatic elimination of particle adhesion and can also fill hollow areas, ensuring accurate results even with complex samples.
- Speed and Efficiency
- The AP-200 processes images quickly with a segmentation speed of less than 1 second and a segmentation success rate of over 98%. This ensures that large sample sets can be analyzed rapidly without compromising accuracy.
- Ease of Use
- The AP-200 operates via a Windows PC control system, offering an intuitive interface for both experienced and novice users. After calibrating the microscope with the national standard micrometer, users can directly obtain actual particle size values by simply selecting the corresponding test scale.
Applications of the AP-200 Particle Analyzer
The AP-200 is highly versatile and can be used in numerous industries and research fields, such as:
- Cement and Ceramics: Ensuring the consistency of particle size for high-quality product manufacturing.
- Pharmaceuticals: Precise particle size analysis is critical for drug development and ensuring efficacy.
- Paints and Dyes: For evaluating pigment dispersion and particle distribution in paints, dyes, and coatings.
- Chemical Products: Accurate particle analysis ensures the quality of catalysts, fillers, and other chemical substances.
- Food Additives: Particle analysis is vital in industries like flour production and food additives to maintain product quality.
- Powder Industry: The AP-200 is widely used for analyzing metal and non-metal powders, including graphite, calcium carbonate, kaolin, and more.
This wide range of applications makes the AP-200 an indispensable tool for industries that deal with powder materials and particle-based products.
