Measuring particle size distribution during the grinding process

A further step toward a stable measurement method for nanoparticles used in industry

26-Jul-2024 - How pharmaceuticals act, how efficient catalysts are and how effective and accurate printing inks function all depend on the size of the nanoparticles they contain. However, there are as of yet no methods for monitoring the particle size distribution during grinding processes. In the EU-funded ...

Microtrac and Mark & Wedell partner

Integrated online particle size analysis solutions

10-Jan-2024 - Microtrac MRB, a leading provider of particle size and shape analysis instruments, and Mark & Wedell, a global supplier of automated representative sampling systems and project management services, announced that they have entered a strategic partnership to distribute Microtrac's Camsizer Online ...

Verder Group acquires specialist for particle characterization

12-May-2023 - The Verder Group announces the acquisition of Formulaction S.A. of France. As part of the group’s Scientific Division Formulaction will be integrated into Microtrac MRB, a leading manufacturer of Particle Characterization Systems. Formulaction is a recognized innovator in the field of laboratory ...

Spying on Plastic Production

On-line Monitoring of Particle Growth in Catalytic Polyethylene Slurries

08-Jan-2010 - Real-time monitoring of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) production is now possible. In an article in the journal Macromolecular Reaction Engineering, Professor Rolf Mülhaupt and his student Rainer Xalter of Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, describe how they use a combination of ...

LANXESS produces customized iron oxides for a new generation of laser printers

30-Apr-2009 - Specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG has developed a new iron oxide for the formulation of chemical toners used in the latest printer model lines. Chemical toners result in a better printed image and a higher yield, according to the company. Whereas toner has previously been manufactured by ...

BASF launches unique vitamin A formulation for direct compression

21-Sep-2006 - BASF launched Dry Vitamin A Acetate 250 DC/GFP, suitable for direct compression and marketable as "vegetarian" and "allergen-free" . "Consumer demand for vegetarian and allergen-free products is rising all the time," says Martin Jager, head of Global Strategic Marketing Human Nutrition. "Our new ...