Particle size analysis is a cornerstone of quality control and innovation in industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, and materials science. Understanding particle size distributions enables businesses to optimize product performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance process efficiency. Mapple Technology Pvt Ltd, India’s leading provider of analytical solutions, offers advanced particle size analyzers that deliver results as number-based or volume-based distributions, with key metrics like D5, D10, D50, and D90 (indicating particle sizes at 5%, 10%, 50%, and 90% of the distribution). Specializing in sample powder form analysis, Mapple Technology empowers industries with precise, actionable data backed by unmatched support.
The Importance of Particle Size Distribution
Particle size distribution (PSD) describes how particles in a sample vary in size, directly impacting properties like flowability, dissolution, stability, and reactivity. For powders—whether pharmaceutical APIs, food ingredients, or industrial materials—accurate PSD is critical. Mapple Technology’s particle size analyzers provide detailed insights through two primary distribution types:
- Number-Based Distribution: Counts the number of particles at each size, ideal for understanding particle populations, especially in nanotechnology or fine powders.
- Volume-Based Distribution: Measures the volume (or mass) contribution of particles, reflecting the bulk properties of a sample, which is crucial for industrial applications like cement or coatings.
These distributions are summarized using metrics like:
- D5: Particle size below which 5% of the sample lies (indicating the finest particles).
- D10: Particle size below which 10% of the sample lies.
- D50: The median particle size, where 50% of the sample is smaller and 50% is larger.
- D90: Particle size below which 90% of the sample lies (indicating the coarser fraction).
By presenting results in both number-based and volume-based formats, Mapple’s analyzers cater to diverse needs, from R&D to production.
Mapple Technology: Precision for Powder Samples
Mapple Technology Pvt Ltd, based in India, is renowned for delivering cutting-edge particle size analyzers tailored for powder samples. Their systems, including laser diffraction and image-based analyzers from partners like Malvern Panalytical and Bettersize Instruments, excel at characterizing dry powders and powders dispersed in liquids. With a focus on accuracy, versatility, and customer support, Mapple is the go-to solution provider for Indian industries.
How Mapple’s Analyzers Deliver Results
Mapple’s particle size analyzers process powder samples through a meticulous workflow, ensuring reliable number-based and volume-based distributions:
- Sample Preparation:
- Dry Powders: Analyzed using automated dry dispersion units that break up agglomerates with controlled air pressure, ensuring uniform particle presentation.
- Wet Dispersions: Powders are suspended in a liquid medium (e.g., water or solvent) to mimic real-world conditions, with sonication to prevent clumping.
- Mapple provides expert guidance on dispersion techniques to optimize results for specific powders, like APIs, pigments, or food additives.
- Measurement:
- Laser Diffraction: For broad-range analysis (e.g., 0.01 µm to 3500 µm), particles scatter laser light, and detectors capture the pattern to calculate size distributions.
- Image Analysis: For detailed morphology, high-resolution cameras capture particle images, measuring size and shape directly.
- Both methods support number-based (counting individual particles) and volume-based (weighting by particle volume) outputs.
- Data Processing:
- Advanced software converts raw data into distributions, using Mie or Fraunhofer models for laser diffraction or pixel-based algorithms for image analysis.
- Metrics like D5, D10, D50, and D90 are automatically calculated, providing a clear snapshot of the sample’s size profile.
- Result Presentation:
- Number-Based: Shows the proportion of particles by count, e.g., “60% of particles are below 5 µm.” Ideal for fine powders where small particle populations matter.
- Volume-Based: Highlights the volume contribution, e.g., “90% of the sample volume comes from particles below 100 µm.” Critical for bulk properties.
- Results are visualized as histograms, cumulative curves, or tables, with customizable reports for metrics like D5, D10, D50, and D90.
Why D5, D10, D50, and D90 Matter
These metrics provide a comprehensive view of a powder’s behavior:
- D5: Indicates the presence of ultra-fine particles, which can affect dusting or inhalation properties in pharmaceuticals.
- D10: Helps assess the finer fraction, relevant for flowability or blending uniformity.
- D50: The median size reflects the sample’s central tendency, a key indicator of overall quality.
- D90: Highlights the coarser particles, impacting sedimentation or milling efficiency.
By offering both number-based and volume-based metrics, Mapple’s analyzers enable users to tailor analysis to their goals—whether ensuring no oversized particles in a drug powder or optimizing bulk density in cement.
Applications in Powder-Based Industries
Mapple Technology’s analyzers are designed for powders across diverse sectors, delivering results that drive innovation:
- Pharmaceuticals: Ensures API and excipient powders have consistent D50 and D90 values for uniform tablet compression and drug release. A client reduced batch variability by 18% using Mapple’s analyzer.
- Food Industry: Analyzes flour, sugar, or spice powders to control D10 and D50, improving texture and shelf life in baked goods or seasonings.
- Chemicals: Measures pigment or polymer powders, optimizing D90 for better coating adhesion and color consistency.
- Cement and Ceramics: Monitors D5 and D10 to enhance workability and reduce defects, boosting product strength.
- Battery Materials: Characterizes electrode powders, ensuring tight D50 control for improved energy density.
For example, a food manufacturer used Mapple’s volume-based D90 data to adjust milling processes, cutting waste by 10%, while a ceramic producer improved glaze quality by targeting specific D10 values.
Mapple Technology’s Unmatched Value
Mapple Technology Pvt Ltd goes beyond delivering analyzers—they provide end-to-end solutions for powder analysis:
- Advanced Technology: Offers systems with laser diffraction and image analysis, covering a wide size range and supporting both number-based and volume-based distributions.
- Customized Solutions: Tailors methods for specific powders, from hygroscopic APIs to abrasive minerals, ensuring accurate D5, D10, D50, and D90 measurements.
- Comprehensive Support:
- Training: Hands-on sessions teach users how to interpret distributions and optimize sample prep.
- Nationwide Service: On-site maintenance and calibration across India, minimizing downtime.
- Online Support: Remote assistance for quick troubleshooting and software updates.
- 2-Year Warranty: Ensures long-term reliability, reflecting Mapple’s confidence in their systems.
- Compliance Ready: Meets standards like ISO 13320 and USP, ensuring data validity for regulated industries.
Real-World Impact
Mapple’s analyzers have transformed powder analysis in India:
- A pharmaceutical lab used number-based D10 data to eliminate fine particles, improving inhaler efficacy.
- A cement manufacturer leveraged volume-based D90 metrics to optimize grinding, saving 15% in energy costs.
- An R&D institute published breakthrough studies on nanomaterial powders, relying on Mapple’s precise D5 measurements.
These outcomes showcase Mapple’s role in empowering industries with data-driven insights.
Why Choose Mapple Technology?
Mapple Technology Pvt Ltd is India’s premier provider of particle size analyzers for powder samples, offering:
- Precision Metrics: Accurate D5, D10, D50, and D90 results in number-based and volume-based formats.
- Versatile Systems: Supports dry and wet powder analysis for diverse applications.
- Unrivaled Support: Combines offline and online assistance with a 2-year warranty for peace of mind.
- Local Expertise: Nationwide reach ensures fast, reliable service tailored to Indian industries.
- Affordable Innovation: Delivers world-class technology at competitive prices, accessible to all.
Elevate Your Powder Analysis with Mapple
For industries relying on powder samples, Mapple Technology’s particle size analyzers provide the clarity and precision needed to excel. With detailed number-based and volume-based distributions and metrics like D5, D10, D50, and D90, Mapple empowers you to optimize processes, enhance quality, and drive innovation.
Ready to transform your particle size analysis? Contact Mapple Technology at [email protected] or visit www.mappletechnology.com to explore their solutions, request a demo, or get a personalized quote. Discover why Mapple is India’s trusted partner for powder analysis.
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