LUM GmbH – Material Characterization – LUMiReader X-Ray
The LUMiReader X-Ray is the first dispersion analyser designed for one purpose only: to study dispersability, stability, separation, and consolidation phenomena for completely transparent to completely opaque emulsions, suspension, sludges, slurries, foams and powders in real-time. For the first time ever, illuminate your sample instantaneously from top to bottom. Solve your most challenging dispersion problems with complete insight. Go places light cannot.
For the first time ever, illuminate your sample instantaneously from top to bottom. Solve your most challenging dispersion problems with complete insight. Go places light cannot.
Technical Specifications
| Measurement principle | monoenergetic X-ray attenuation |
| Phase separation | high concentrated dispersions (transparent or opaque) |
| In situ sediment analysis | 3 s to unlimited |
| Stability analysis | from seconds to days or weeks |
| Consolidation measurement | also in combination with LUMiFuge & LUMiSizer |
| Conformity | ISO/TR 13097; ISO/TR 18811; ISO 18747-1; CFR 21 Part 11 |
| Samples | suspensions, Emulsions, Suspo-Emulsions, Sludges, Slurries, Foams & Powders |
| Channels | 1 sample |
| Volume | 0.3 ml to 1.6 ml |
| Concentration | Up to 100 Vol% |
| Particle | any shape, from nano to microscale, no density restriction |
| Source | Monoenergetic X-ray, 17.48 keV, max 20 W at 40 kV, air cooled |
| Monochromator | Graphite |
| Disturbance free | No moving parts |
| Dimensions (WxHxD), Weight | 47 cm x 24 cm x 44 cm, 25 kg |
| Power supply | 24 V, 220 W, Adapter (100 V to 240 V) included |
| Safety | different materials, optical path 1 mm to 10 mm |
| Radiation control requirements | none; instrument can be used anywhere |
Key Features
- In-situ analysis of transparent as well as opaque dispersions
- High resolution of phase separation of multicomponent systems
- No dilution of emulsions or suspensions
- Detect concentration gradients within phases and sediment
- Signal does not depend on particle shape
- Determine mean and space resolved packing sediment densities
- See/understand complex dispersion behaviour
- Use any continuous phase of dispersing agent
- ISO/TR 13097
- ISO/TR 18811:2018
- ISO 13317
- ASTM D7827
- ISO/TR 13097
- CFR 21 Part 11
Key Industries
- Agriculture
- Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Education & Academics
- Food & Beverage
- Mining & Minerals
- Oil & Gas
- Paper & Wood
- Pharmaceutical
- Polymers, Plastics and Rubbers
- Powders & Pigments / Coating
Brand
The LUM GmbH is one of the leading producers for analytical devices for dispersion analysis and particle characterization. On the basis of longtime experiences in the field of fluid mechanics, rheology and colloid chemistry the company, founded by Prof. Dr. D. Lerche in 1994, has developed the innovative STEP-Technology®, which is the technical platform for different product lines. Or measuring equipment is used for the fast, reliable and comprehensive characterization of any demixing phenomena in dispersions and the testing of bonding and adhesive strength of composite materials.