Polymer Char - Model CRYSTAF -Fully Automated Instrument

The virtual instrumentation software controls the full process, therefore no manpower is required. Dry samples are put into the crystallization vessels and the instrument fills them with solvent and performs the dissolution, crystallization and sampling. Up to 5 different samples can be analyzed at a time in 8 hours under standard conditions. At the end of the process, vessels and lines are automatically cleaned and the CRYSTAF is ready to analyze more samples. Results of the Chemical Composition Distribution are obtained directly from the software.

CRYSTAF can be converted into a CRYSTAF-TREF combined system capable of running both techniques by using the same hardware. Each technique can provide complementary information on the CCD in some complex resins.

• Analysis of up to 5 samples simultaneously.
• Analysis time of 8 hours for 5 samples under standard conditions.
• Fully automated process including a final cleaning of the lines and vessels. No manpower and no solvents handling along the whole process.
• One single temperature cycle needed.
• Possibility of calibrating the instrument to obtain the CCD curve in comonomer content units.
• Analysis of one sample in 2 hours for Quality Control needs through isothermal steps conditions.
• Infrared Detector IR4 incorporated.
• Low solvent consumption.
• Possibility of subambient capability (down to -20ºC) for low crystallinity samples.
• Virtual Instrumentation software with whole control of the instrument hardware and process.
• Possibility of converting it into a CRYSTAF-TREF instrument.
• Possibility of remote control connection to allow fast diagnosis from Polymer Char Service Center.