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Drop Shape Analyzer

DSA30M Flexible Liquid

Precision wettability analysis of microscopically small surfaces

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Determine the wettability of very small surfaces using standard test liquids – or find out how microdroplets of your individual formulation, for example an inkjet printing ink, wet the sample. The Drop Shape Analyzer – DSA30M Flexible Liquid dispenses picoliter drops of the liquids and determines the contact angle as a relevant measured variable when wetting and coating processes on tiny surfaces are to be optimized.

Applications

  • Investigation of synthetic and natural fibers for composites

  • Wettability of contact points in microelectronics

  • Optimization and development of hair care products

  • Wettability of biochips

  • Micromechanical components, e.g. in watches

  • Microfluidics

Measuring methods

  • Contact angle of a drop on a solid surface

  • Surface free energy of a solid using contact angle data

Measuring results

  • Contact angle

  • Surface free energy

  • Work of adhesion between solid and liquid

  • Interfacial tension between solid and liquid

  • Spreading coefficient between solid and liquid

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  • DSA30M Flexible Liquid for precise dosing and analysis of picoliter drops of almost any liquid.

    DSA30M Flexible Liquid for precise dosing and analysis of picoliter drops of almost any liquid.

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Powerful and designed for quick fluid changes

The dosing units place tiny drops down to a volume of 10 picoliters on the sample, whereby even liquids containing particles such as paints or blood can be used without any problems. The instrument's uncomplicated disposable cartridge system ensures quick changes between several liquids. No cleaning or maintenance is required as the dosing tip is part of the cartridge. This means that even heavily soiling or hardening liquids can be dispensed.


Whether you want to determine the surface free energy with several liquids or investigate the wetting of a whole range of formulations, the DSA30M Flexible Liquid is ready for it, supported by the fine positioning of the dosing unit and the sample.


The high image quality required for measuring with microdroplets is also ensured: thanks to the high-quality microscope lens and the bright, homogeneous illumination, the DSA30M ensures clear vidoes of the droplets. Reliable measurement results from image analysis are thus guaranteed. And with the high-speed camera, even rapidly evaporating or absorbed droplets can be examined smoothly.

YOUR INSTRUMENT'S BRAIN

  • Intuitive software with a workflow-oriented user interface

  • Swift and repeatable analyses thanks to measurement templates and powerful automation functions

  • Superior algorithms for image analyses provide for precise results even with difficult images

  • A wide range of evaluation methods makes ADVANCE a reliable scientific tool

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