Bubble Pressure Tensiometer – BP100 – Krüss

Optimize Your Processes with BP100 Bubble Pressure Tensiometer

The Krüss BP100 Bubble Pressure Tensiometer is a sophisticated device designed to measure the mobility of surfactants by analyzing the dynamic surface tension (SFT). This cutting-edge tool provides invaluable insights into how quickly surface-active substances, such as detergents and wetting agents, can reduce the SFT to improve efficiency in fast-moving industrial processes like spraying, coating, printing, and cleaning.

Understanding the mobility of surfactants through SFT helps in formulating and optimizing products for various applications, thereby ensuring superior performance in real-world conditions. The BP100 is ideally suited for surfactant research and development, providing critical data for enhancing product formulations.

Applications and Features

The BP100 plays a crucial role in several key applications:

  • Optimization of surfactants in spray processes
  • Formulation of detergents for efficient cleaning
  • Enhancement of wetting agents for coating and printing applications
  • Surfactant research for groundbreaking developments

This instrument employs dynamic surface tension measurements using the Laplace pressure of a gas bubble created in a liquid, providing fast and accurate SFT data.

For industries focused on surfactant efficiency and effectiveness, the Krüss BP100 Bubble Pressure Tensiometer is an indispensable tool, ensuring your processes are as streamlined and effective as possible.

Technical Specifications


Software
  • Software type: LabDesk
  • Software languages: English, German
  • Software modules: Bubble pressure (recommended)

Bubble pressure
  • Results: dynamic surface tension vs. surface age
  • dynamic surface tension at constant surface age
  • adsorption constant / Ward & Torda
  • diffusion constant / Joos & Rillaerts
  • Range (surface tension): 10 to 100 mN/m
  • Resolution (surface tension): 0.01 mN/m
  • Precision (surface tension): 1 %
  • Range (surface age): 5 to 200000 ms

Sample dimensions
  • Min. recommended sample volume: 15 mL (sample vessel SV23 recommended)

Instrument dimensions
  • Footprint: 300 mm × 390 mm (W × D)
  • Height: 585 mm
  • Weight (without accessories): 13 kg

Environment
  • Operating temperature: 15 to 30 °C
  • Humidity: without condensation

Interfaces
  • PC: USB 2.0
  • Auxiliary: RS232
  • Thermostat: quick couplings
  • External gas: optional(quick couplings)

Housing and peripherals
  • Built-in bubble level: yes
  • Glass windshield doors: yes
  • Stainless steel measuring compartment: yes
  • Control pad: yes

Power supply
  • Voltage: 100 to 240 V
  • Power consumption: 40 W
  • Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz
  • External gas supply: optional: 100 to 400 kPa

Temperature measurement
  • Range: -10 to 130 °C
  • Resolution: 0.01 °C
  • Precision: ±0.05 °C
  • Accuracy: ±0.5 °C
  • Internal sensor: sample stage
  • External sensor: optional: sample vessel

Temperature control
  • Type of temperature control: liquid
  • Range of temperature control: -10 to 130 °C
  • Flow-through thermostat: optional

Pressure measurement
  • Maximum pressure: 3000 Pa
  • Precision: 0.05 %
  • Accuracy: 1.3 %
  • Measurement rate: 20 kHz

Drive
  • Resolution: 16 nm
  • Travel speed: 0.1 to 500 mm/min
  • Type of motor: brushless DC servo motor

Sample stage
  • Travel distance: &gt\\; 110 mm
  • Simple platform: optional
  • Temperature control jacket: 70 mm

FAQ - Bubble Pressure Tensiometer – BP100 – Krüss

What is the main application of the Krüss BP100 Bubble Pressure Tensiometer?

The Krüss BP100 is designed for measuring the mobility of surfactants by analyzing the dynamic surface tension. It is essential in optimizing industrial processes like spraying, coating, printing, and cleaning by providing insights on how surfactants can enhance efficiency.

What types of industries benefit from using the BP100 Tensiometer?

Industries focused on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of surfactants, including detergents and wetting agents, will find the BP100 invaluable. This includes sectors involved in spray process optimization, detergent formulation, coating, printing, and surfactant R&D.

What are the specifications of the BP100 regarding surface tension and surface age range?

The BP100 can measure dynamic surface tension from 10 to 100 mN/m with a resolution of 0.01 mN/m and a precision of 1%. It measures the surface age ranging from 5 to 200,000 milliseconds, providing detailed insights for accurate analysis.

What software is compatible with the Krüss BP100, and what features does it offer?

The BP100 uses LabDesk software, which is available in English and German. The software features modules specifically recommended for bubble pressure measurements, assisting users in obtaining precise and comprehensive data.

Can the BP100 operate under various environmental conditions?

Yes, the BP100 is designed to operate within an ambient temperature range of 15 to 30 °C and in a humidity environment without condensation, ensuring reliable results in varying laboratory conditions.

What are the power requirements and consumption for the BP100?

The instrument requires a voltage supply of 100 to 240 V and consumes approximately 40 W of power. It operates within a frequency range of 47 to 63 Hz, making it versatile for global use with different power supplies.

Are there any optional features for the BP100 that enhance its capabilities?

Yes, the BP100 offers several optional features, including an external gas supply, flow-through thermostat for precise temperature control, and an external temperature sensor for sample vessels. These options allow users to customize the instrument for specific measurement requirements and increase its application versatility.

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