Why Particle Characterisation Is Important in Chemical Industries
From raw materials and powders to suspensions, catalysts and formulated products, particle properties can have a significant impact on how chemical materials behave and perform. Particle characterisation gives chemical manufacturers the data they need to understand these properties, improve processes and maintain consistent product quality.
Particle size, size distribution, surface area, pore structure, zeta potential and stability can all influence important manufacturing parameters. These include reaction rates, dispersion, dissolution, filtration, sedimentation, flowability, packing, storage stability and the performance of the final product.
Chemical Analysis at Every Stage
Whether you are developing a new formulation, checking incoming raw materials, investigating a process issue or carrying out routine quality control, choosing the right analytical technique is essential.
At Meritics, we provide particle characterisation solutions for a wide range of chemical applications. Our instrumentation covers techniques including laser diffraction, dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, gas adsorption, chemisorption and stability analysis, helping you build a more complete picture of your materials.
Our solutions for chemical manufacturing include:
- BeNano Series – particle size, zeta potential and related measurements for nanoscale and colloidal materials.
- AMI 300 & AMI 400 – gas adsorption and chemisorption analysis for surface and material characterisation.
- BT Sorb 100 Series – surface area and pore structure analysis.
- LS13320XR – laser diffraction particle size analysis across a broad measurement range.
- BeScan Lab – stability analysis for concentrated dispersions and formulations.
- Bettersizer 2600 Plus – particle size and particle shape analysis for powders and other materials.
- Micro 300 – material characterisation for surface and adsorption studies.
From Measurement to Understanding
Selecting an instrument is only part of the process. Understanding which technique, measurement method and sample preparation approach best suits your material can make a significant difference to the quality of your results.
Explore our chemical industry application notes to see how particle characterisation techniques can be applied to real-world materials and manufacturing challenges.
Need help choosing the right technique for your application?
Contact one of our friendly application specialists at sales@meritics.com
Our team can discuss your material, measurement requirements and objectives and help identify an appropriate particle characterisation solution.
