miniPV® Comparison Chart

 

miniPV/miniPV-X

miniPV-H/miniPV-HX

Applications for
Polymer Solution Viscosity
Related to Molecular Size

biopolymers, cellulose, elastomers, halogenated polymers, polyacetates, polyacrylates,
polycarbonates, polyols, polysiloxanes, polystyrene, prepolymer resins,
thermoplastic elastomers, thermoset resins, vinyl polymers

Applications for
Shear Viscosity
for Flow Properties of Fluids

alcohols, biomedical fluids, cannabis oils, dispersions, epoxy components, glycols,
inks, liquid products and intermediates, oligomers, photoresists, silicones

Additional Applications

n/a acidic fluids, acidic solutions, PEEK,
polyamides, polyaramides, polyesters

Compatible Solvents

organic/aqueous/halogenated
salt solutions/caustics/aggressive aqueous(optional)

organic/aqueous/halogenated
salt solutions/aggressive aqueous
corrosive/acids

Minimum Sample Volume

8 mL 10 mL

Low Volume Option

 1.6 mL n/a

Automation

automatic sample loading, measurement, and wash

Sample Handler Positions

1 (miniPV)
10 (miniPV-X)

1 (miniPV-H)
10 (miniPV-HX)

Cycle Time: as low as 12 min

Sealed Vial/Open Vials
(Note: With low volume option, only Open Vial is available.)
Dispersions
Temp Range: 15 °C–100 °C
Temp Accuracy: 0.01 °C
Viscosity Range: 0.02-1,200 cSt
Viscosity Accuracy: 0.36%
Viscosity Precision: 0.2% Relative Standard Deviation (RSD) using standard oils
21 CFR 11 Compatible
Reported Values

dynamic viscosity (with optional density meter), inherent viscosity, intrinsic viscosity, kinematic viscosity, molecular weight, reduced viscosity, relative viscosity, specific viscosity

Method Compliance ASTM D445, ASTM D1243, ASTM D1795, ASTM D2857, ASTM D3591, ASTM D4243, ASTM D5226,
ISO 1628-1, ISO 1628-2, ISO 1628-4, ISO 1628-6, ISO 3104, ISO 5351,
DIN 51562-1, IEC 60450, Ph. Eur. 1472, Tappi T230, USP 911
Additional
Method Compliance
n/a Nylon: ASTM D789, ASTM D5336, ISO 307
PET: ASTM D4603, ISO 1628-5