Benefits

Real-World Conditions

Predict material performance with analyses of varying temperatures, humidity, and organic compounds.

Multicomponent Analysis

Study complex mixtures of gases, vapors, and humidity for comprehensive insights.

Variable Sample Thickness

Accommodates sample thicknesses from micrometers to millimeters for diverse material studies.

High-Temperature Capability

Heat samples up to 150°C to analyze temperature-dependent permeation behaviors.

Cross-Flow Configuration

Utilize nitrogen or helium carrier gases for efficient gas flow and precise control.

User-Friendly Interface

Simplify setup and operation with intuitive controls and software.

Rapid Results

Get quick and accurate results, saving valuable research and development time.

High Reproducibility

Ensure consistent results across multiple tests for reliable data.

Capabilities

• Generation of single component flows of O₂, CO₂, or water vapor (>90 %RH) in a carrier gas
• Multicomponent permeation and detection for gases, vapors, and humidity
• Sample locally heated between 10-150 ^oC to simulate real-world conditions
• Five gas mixing inlets on the feed side for solvent, humidity, and gases
• Alternating detection between the feed and permeate streams
• Small to large sample sizes up to 11 cm in diameter.

Applications

• Packaging film testing
• Membrane testing labs
• Electronics encapsulation
• Pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics (contact lenses and wound dressings)
• Carbon capture with membranes

Specifications

Construction Materials

Custom-built manifold: 316 stainless steel

Seals: Viton® or equivalent, Kalrez® optional

Tubing: 1/16 or 1/8 inch 316 stainless steel

Gas Flow Control

Control Range 0-200 SCCM

Turn-down Ratio up to 1000:1

Calibrated gases N₂, CO₂, He, O₂, Ar

Temperature Control

Incubator control

Controls entire generation and measurement system

Control Range: 5°C to 60°C

Control Accuracy: ±0.2°C

Local sample heater

Control Range: 10°C to 150°C

Control Accuracy: ±1 °C

Heated diameter: 120 mm

Sample Dimensions

Variable sample diameter

Standard width 11 cm

Thickness <0.5 mm

Humidity Generation

Water Reservoirs

50 mL easy-change reservoir

Heated to avoid evaporative cooling

Generation

0 – 98% for 5-60 ^oC ¹

Measurement

Measurement Range 0-100% RH

Accuracy (5-40 ^oC) ± 0.8% RH

Accuracy (40-85 ^oC) ± 1.5% RH

Gas & Vapor Sensors

CO₂ Measurement

0 – 25% vol, atmospheric pressure

Accuracy: Exact 3 or 0.05 %vol. of inlet concentration

Organics Measurement

0 – 98% for 5-60 ^oC

Low-range sensor 1 ppb-40 ppm

Mid-range sensor 0-4000 ppm

High-range sensor 0-10000 ppm

TCD Gas Measurement

Measurement Range 0-100%

O₂ Measurement

Measurement range 0-100%

Accuracy* (<1% O₂) ± 0.02%

Accuracy* (100% O₂) ± 2%

WVTR Measurement

(80 cm2) 0.05 – 500 g m-² day-¹

System Information

Dimensions: 520 mm (W) x 980 mm (H) x 610 mm (D)

Weight: 80 kg (180 lb)

Electrical: 200 – 240 v, 50/60 Hz, 1500 VA

System Software

Instrument Control Software

• Live data view and plotting

• Full control over parameters

• Powerful custom methods and sequences

• Multiple component permeation and detection

• Multiple concentration or temperature cycles

• Temperature changes in a single experiment

MPA Analysis Software

• Easy graphical plotting

• Permeability calculations

• Calculation of water vapor transmission rate (WVTR)

• Calculation of diffusion lag time

_Footnotes:

*10 – 40 ^oC

¹ Humidity factory calibrated at 25 ^oC and 60 ^oC. Calibrations at other temperatures upon request.

Schematics

Standard Compliance

The MPA Horizon complies with:

Oxygen:

• F-1307-20
• F2622-08 (Reapproved 2013)

CO₂:

• F2476-20
• ISO 15105-2

H₂O:

• ISO 15106-1