Technical Features

1. Equipped with a reflected/transmitted upright metallurgical microscope, suitable for microscopic observation of both opaque and transparent objects.
2. Features a micrometer scale for convenient and efficient pixel size calibration.
3. Click on any particle image to instantly display its morphological parameters.
4. Software supports particle segmentation, allowing users to easily separate connected carbon black particles or agglomerates.
5. Software supports the deletion of selected carbon black particles.
6. Configurable magnification settings (70x or 100x) allow for flexible testing of different materials.
7. Adopts a USB 2.0 interface for enhanced PC compatibility. The instrument is separate from the computer and can be connected to any PC with a USB port.
8. Supports the export of single particle images.
9. Compatible with various operating systems, including Windows XP, 7, 8, and 10.
10. Rich data output saved in a database. Users can input custom parameters (e.g., operator name, sample name, date, time) for data retrieval and analysis.
11. Compact, lightweight, and aesthetically designed.
12. High precision, excellent repeatability, and rapid measurement.

Applicable Standards

• ASTM D3015-95: Standard Test Method for Microscopic Examination of the Dispersion of Pigments in Polymer Blends.
• GB/T 2951.41-2008: General test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables.
• ASTM D5596-94: Standard Test Method for Microscopic Analysis of Carbon Black Dispersion in Polyolefin Geosynthetics.
• ISO 11420:1996: Determination of the degree of dispersion of carbon black in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds.
• ISO 13949:1997: Determination of the degree of dispersion of pigments in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds.
• GB/T 15065-94: Determination of carbon black dispersion in black polyethylene plastics for electric wires and cables.
• ISO/DIS 18553:1999: Determination of the degree of dispersion of pigment or carbon black in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds.
• GB/T 13663-2018: Polyethylene (PE) piping systems for water supply.
• GB/T 15558: Buried polyethylene (PE) piping systems for gas supply.
• GB/T 18742: Polypropylene (PP) piping systems for hot and cold water.
• GB/T 18251: Determination of the degree of dispersion of pigment or carbon black in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds.

Specifications

1. Detection Range: 1 µm – 1 cm
2. Camera: 5 Megapixel HD microscope camera
3. Sample Aperture: 4 mm
4. Optical Magnification: 100x
5. Image Resolution: 2048×1368 or 2592×1944 pixels
6. Power Supply: 220V / 2A / 50Hz

Configuration

Customer-Supplied Equipment

The customer needs to provide the following supporting equipment:

1. PC
2. Microtome
3. Oven

Case Study: Carbon Black Dispersion Testing in Plastics