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Polymers and Plastics

Why particle characterisation is important in the polymers and plastics industry

Meritics provides tailored particle characterisation solutions for the polymers and plastics industries, offering advanced techniques such as laser diffraction and flow imaging microscopy to analyse particle size, shape, and distribution. These solutions optimise material performance, processing, and quality control in polymer and plastic manufacturing processes, ensuring product excellence.

Laser diffraction

Laser diffraction particle size analysis enhances polymer and plastic production by accurately measuring particle size distribution, optimising formulations, and improving product performance and quality control processes.

Flow image microscopy

Flow imaging microscopy analysis aids polymer and plastic production by providing real-time visualization of particle characteristics, facilitating process optimisation, and ensuring product quality and consistency.

BET surface area analysis

BET surface area analysis supports polymer and plastic production by accurately measuring surface area, aiding in material characterisation, formulation optimisation, and enhancing product performance and quality control processes.

Viscometry

Using a viscometer in polymer and plastic production enables precise characterisation of material flow and viscoelastic properties, optimising processing parameters and ensuring product consistency and performance.