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Dynamic contact angle measuring device and tensiometer From entry level device to high performance measuring system for single fibres

Te n s i o m e t r y – a n i n t r o d u c t i o n Surface and interfacial tension Surface tension acts to contract and minimise any liquid surface. If a surface is being enlarged by the formation of a liquid lamella, as a test body, such as a Wilhelmy plate or Du Noüy ring, is in contact with it, the surface tension exerts a tensile force that can be measured. Within a tensiometer this force is measured by a high precision weighing system and, hence, the surface tension of the liquid can be calculated. Surfactants and CMC Interfacially active compounds like surfactants consist of a...

D C AT m o d e l s The DCAT models The dynamic contact angle measuring devices and tensiometer of the DCAT series are universal measuring devices, that allow to investigate numerous surface and interfacial properties (see introduction to tensiometry). Due to the compact and modular product design it is possible to find an individual and best suited combination of device model and accessories for any task. Liquid temperature control unit TV 70 Highest precision and reproducibility of the measuring results is guaranteed by well-established measuring techniques and weighing technology. Due to...

DCAT 25 The dynamic contact angle measuring device and tensiometer DCAT 25 is the multifunctional all-round instrument of the DCAT series. The weighing system is even more precise than that of the DCAT 9 and 15 and hence offers highest accuracy for the determination of surface and interfacial tension. A completely closed sample chamber enables measurements under inert gas or ionised atmosphere as well as with controlled relative humidity. Electrical temperature control unit TEC 250/DCAT with accessories Due to the longer travel distance of the sample stage, an electrical temperature control...

Wide range of accessories Accessories for every task The modular design of the DCAT models makes it possible to find the right accessory for even the most demanding measuring situation. Standard test bodies like Wilhelmy plates and Du Noüy rings are available in different sizes and allow for interfacial and surface tension measurements in compliance to a multitude of national and international standards. For regular verification of the high performance weighing system, 1 reference weights with DAkkS certificate can be used. angle measurements on plates, films, fibre bundles, powders and...

Innovative software Software for an efficient workflow DCATS 35 — sedimentation/penetration • determination of the sedimentation rate, yield forces, the penetration resistance and rate The newly developed, Windows® based, DCATSoftware is available in various independently usable modules, and is operable either traditionally, using mouse and keyboard, or on multi- touch notebooks/pads by finger or pen. The modern user interface is multilingual (English, German, Chinese), highly customisable and offers every user an individual and ideally suited overview during measurements. The comprehensive...

Available measuring methods and technical data DCAT 8 Weighing range resolution; accuracy measuring value rate [values/s] Surface and interfacial tension [DCATS 31] measuring range ring correction options Huh-Mason, Zuidema-Waters, Harkins-Jordan, Lunkenheimer factor, linear, polynomial, none Density determination liquid density [DCATS 34] solid density [DCATS 36] measuring range Dynamic contact angle [DCATS 32] measuring range Automated CMC determination [DCATS 33] Sedimentation and penetration [DCATS 35] Upgrade video system UpVideo DCAT Surface pressure [DCATS 38] Sample stage motorised...

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