Vapor Pressure Analyzer
Knudsen Effusion Method
Having accurate, detailed vapor pressure measurements of materials is an essential component of product development and formulation in a range of industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals.
Employing the Knudsen Effusion Method, an advanced dynamic gravimetric technique, the Vapor Pressure Analyzer is an unparalleled tool for labs seeking to measure the vapor pressure of solids, liquids, and oils.
The vapor pressure is an important material physical property that defines the amount of vapor phase material that exists in equilibrium with the original material. All materials enter the vapor phase by sublimation (solid–gas) or evaporation (liquid–gas).
The Knudsen effusion method is based on the rate of escape of vapor molecules through an orifice of known dimensions in a Knudsen cell into a vacuum at a known temperature. The rate of mass loss through the orifice is measured by the Surface Measurement Systems’ UltraBalance within the VPA system. The vapor pressure of a material at thermodynamic equilibrium is a fundamental property of the material and is only a function of temperature.
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