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Production of Nano-Crystalline Oxidized Ceramics with High-Energy Ball Milling

SPEX SamplePrep, LLC
11 Nov 2014

Analyzing particle size effects in nanocrystalline materials requires a technique in which one can adjust the particle size. In this application note, various nano-crystalline materials were produced using a ball mill (8000M Mixer/Mill®, SPEX SamplePrep; equipped with alumina and zirconia vials). Ball milling is particularly suitable for this task as it is easy to use and allows the grinding of a relatively large amount of material as well as a large variety of different materials.

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The 8000D Mixer/Mill® is a dual clamp, high-energy ball mill that grinds dry, brittle samples such as Rocks, Minerals, Sand, Cement and Slag. It can also be utilized for mechanical alloying, slurry grinding, blending powders and mixing emulsions. It accommodates sample sizes ranging from 0.2 - 10 grams per vial and has a figure eight motion that has been proven to be more efficient than side-to-side or planetary motion found in other mills. It is built to be low maintenance with ring bearings in the motor and clamp that are sealed for several years of operation.  

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NanotechnologyNanotechnology, or nanotech, is an engineering technique using molecular scale functional systems. Applications of nanotechnology include medicine and medical devices, electronics, air and water purification, food science and energy production.Particle CharacterizationParticle characterization instruments are used to determine particle size distribution, shape, surface area, zeta potential, density and porosity of particles and materials. Multiple tecchniques are available for determining particle size, shape and count including dynamic light scattering (DLS), laser diffraction, electrozone (Coulter technique), imaging particle analysis and single particle optical sensing. Determine the density of your material with a gas pycnometer or examine its surface area and porosity with gas adsorption analyzers and mercury porosimeters. Find the best particle characterization instruments in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.MillingMilling is the process of grinding, crushing, or cutting materials into smaller parts. In scientific research, it plays a crucial role in sample preparation for analysis in areas such as food, pharmaceuticals, and materials science. Explore milling equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.NanomaterialsNanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, fullerenes and nanoparticles are a group of materials that measure between 1-1000nm for a single unit. Analysis techniques include AFM, electron microscopy and super resolution microscopy.

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