MPA Horizon
Self-contained Membrane Permeation Analyzer
The Membrane Permeation Analyzer (MPA Horizon) is a self-contained cross-flow gas permeation instrument designed for investigating the competitive permeation of gases and vapors through membranes and barrier films. It features multi-component analysis capabilities and tests key parameters such as water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) and oxygen transmission rate (OTR), ensuring thorough evaluation of membrane performance.
In most membranes, the nature of the environment can influence the permeation of gases or vapors, especially the temperature and humidity. The MPA Horizon enables the testing of gas/vapor permeation and permeation kinetics under real-world conditions.
Looking for Greater Efficiency?
The MPA Horizon addresses the critical challenges researchers face in evaluating polymer barrier effectiveness. By accurately measuring the transmission rates of water vapor, oxygen, and CO2 through polymer films, it provides essential insights into material performance.
Moreover, the MPA Horizon allows researchers to analyze the impact of varying environmental conditions—such as temperature, humidity, and the presence of organic compounds—on the permeation of components through membranes. This capability is crucial for understanding real-world permeation behavior and optimizing materials for enhanced barrier properties.
Key Insights from Product Developer
Lead Product Developer, Dr. Sean McIntyre, takes you through the key benefits of the MPA Horizon and the groundbreaking functions it brings to your lab.
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
Schematics
Bring the power of the MPA Horizon to your lab
The MPA Horizon is your go to machine for precision in cross-flow analysis of membranes and films.
To find out more about how this groundbreaking instrument collection can take your research to the next step, download the instrument brochure now and have a chat with a member of our team.
