The 3940A is a component-based system that is capable of generating monodisperse particles. The process flow within the 3940A goes as follows:
3074B Filtered Air Supply - prepares house compressed air to be suitable for aerosol generation
3076 Constant Output Atomizer - generates aerosols from a solution or suspension
3062 Diffusion Drier - removes solvent (often water) from the particles exiting the 3076 Atomizer
3012 Neutralizer - conditions the charge of the aerosols, so that the charge distribution is centered on zero (neutral, uncharged particles are most populous)
1035575 plumbing kit (consisting of 1050001 dilution bridge and accessory plumbing)
3082 Electrostatic Classifier, 3077A Aerosol Neutralizer, and 3081A DMA - takes in the polydisperse aerosol from the preceding components, and emits only particles of the designated size. This 'classifying' process uses the electrical mobility of the particles (using the minority of the particles that are charged) to determine their size.
The 3940A is also available without any neutralizers at all (3940A-N), enabling customization of the components. At least one neutralizer (3077, 3077A, or 3088) is needed for the 3082 Electrostatic Classifier to work properly, and this is to be ordered separately when choosing this option. A second neutralizer is optional, but highly recommended. The user can choose from the 3077, 3077A, 3088, 3012, 3012A, or 1090 depending on flow rate, concentration, and regulatory requirements.
Applications
- Submicrometer aerosol generation
Included Items
- Electrostatic Classifier 3082
- Long DMA 3081A
- Aerosol Neutralizer 3077A (for Electrostatic Classifier 3082)
- Constant Output Atomizer 3076
- Filtered Air Supply 3074B
- Diffusion Dryer 3062
- Aerosol Neutralizer 3012
- Interconnecting hardware (including 1050001 dilution bridge)
Features and Benefits
- Generates 0.01- to 1.0-µm particles
- Includes everything you need