What is Sample Preparation
Mixer/Mill 5100
Overview
Small high-energy ball mill that accommodates sample sizes ranging from 0.2 - 1.5 grams. Ideal for grinding and pulverizing brittle samples, slurry grinding, and mixing powders.
Typical samples include: Rocks, Minerals, Sand, Cement, Slag, Ceramics, Catalyst Supports, Glass, Pharmaceuticals, Plant and Animal Tissues, Seeds
Features
- Also called a shaker mill or high-energy ball mill.
- Equipped with safety interlock system for operator protection.
- For grinding samples in the 0.2 - 1.5 gram range or mixing up to 5 mL of sample.
- Highly effective laboratory impact grinder and blender offering many advantages over other small mixers.
- Holds three vials of 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) diameter or two vials of 3/4 in. (19.1 mm) diameter. Length of vials up to 21/4 in. (57.2 mm).
- Push-button, resettable 30-minute timer on the 5100-115 Mixer/Mill.
- Push-button, resettable 72-minute timer on the 5100-230 Mixer/Mill.
- Reduces samples to analytical fineness and commonly used to blend samples with KBr for IR analysis.
- Shock mounted motor enables bench top operation.
- Steel housing protects the clamp mechanism and rugged construction ensures a long life of heavy work.
- Wide selection of grinding and mixing vials available including polystyrene, polycarbonate, hardened steel, stainless steel, tungsten carbide, and agate.
Manufactured by Spex Sample Prep
Specifications
Voltage | 115V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz |
Dimensions | 12 in (33 cm) x 8 in (20cm) x 8 in (20cm) |
Net Weight (lbs) | 15.2 lbs (7kg) |
Gross Weight (lbs) | 19.8 lbs (9kg) |
Motor | 1/15 hp, 3000 RPM @ 60Hz, 2500 RPM @ 50Hz |
Power Cord | 3-prong grounded plug, 115V 60Hz or CEE 7/7 2-prong Europeanplug, 230V 50Hz |
Clamp Movement | .5 in (12.7mm) front-to back, .375 in (9.5mm) side-to-side |
Clamp Speed | 3000 cycles/minute (115V) or 2500 cycles/minute (230V) |
Timer/Controls | Range from 1 - 30 minutes (115V) or Range from 1 - 72 minutes(230V) |
Accessories
Part # | Description |
|---|---|
GRINDING MEDIA | |
3112 | Methacrylate Grinding Balls, 3/8 In. (9.5 mm) |
3114SB | Stainless Steel Grinding Ball, 1/4 In. (6.35 mm) |
3117B | Hardened Steel Grinding Ball, 1/4 In. (6.35 mm) |
3118A | Agate Grinding Ball, 1/4 In. (6.35 mm) |
3119 | Methacrylate Grinding Balls, 1/8 In. (3.2 mm) |
5004A | Tungsten Carbide Grinding Ball, 5/16 In. (7.9 mm) |
VIALS AND VIAL SETS | |
3111 | 2.5 ML Polystyrene Grinding Vial With Slip-On Cap |
3114 | 2.5 ML Stainless Steel Grinding Vial Set |
3116 | 5 ML Polystyrene Grinding Vial With Slip-On Cap |
3116PC | 5 ML Polycarbonate Vial With Slip-On Cap |
3117 | 2.5 ML Hardened Tool Steel Grinding Vial Set |
3118 | 1.6 ML Agate Grinding Vial Set |
3127 | 5 ML Hardened Tool Steel Grinding Vial Set |
5004 | 5 ML Tungsten Carbide Lined Grinding Vial Set |
5004C | Methacrylate Center Cylinder For 5004 |
5004E | Delrin® End Cap W/O Tungsten Carbide Insert For 5004 |
5004I | Tungsten Carbide Insert For 5004 |
5004W | Delrin® End Cap With Tungsten Carbide Insert For 5004 |
6133 | 12 ML Polystyrene Grinding Vial With Slip-On Cap |
6133PC | 12 ML Polycarbonate Grinding Vial With Slip-On Cap |
6134 | 35 ML Polyethylene Grinding Vial With Slip-On Cap |
6135 | 75 ML Polypropylene Grinding Vial With Attached Cap |
