KSV 5000 System 1

Conventional monolayer analysis and Langmuir film experiments

Biomembrane and enzyme kinetic reaction studies

Upgradable to systems 2 and 3


Additional info
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Available Accessories
Software information
Terms Explained
Monolayer
Langmuir Film (monolayer)
Langmuir-Blodgett Film
Langmuir Film Balance & Langmuir Trough
Self-Assembly
Self-Assembled Monolayer
Interfacial Rheology
Nanoscience
Nanotechnology
Isotherm
Deposition

KSV 5000 System 1

- Analytical Langmuir Film Balance

Fully automated Langmuir Film balance with PC-control for analysis of monolayers. Constructed on a stable backing frame, with a motorized height elevator for accurate positioning of the film balance and Wilhelmy plate at the air-water interface.

Configuration includes:

  • The KSV 5000 Control Module
  • Hydrophilic Delrin barriers and belt-driven barrier drive
  • A super-sensitive Wilhelmy balance with Wilhelmy plate
  • A symmetric compression trough

Common features

  • Symmetrical or one-sided barrier compression with two inter-linked surface barriers
  • Hydrophilic Delrin barriers that prevent leakage under the barrier during compression
  • Form-sintered single piece, non-porous PTFE trough
  • Super-sensitive film balance with platinum Wilhelmy plate and 100 paper plates and paper plate hook
  • Complete KSV WINLB software for Windows operating systems
  • Comprehensive instructions manual and instructional video CD on how to set up the instrument and how to make basic experiments
  • A Complete starter kit to make first experiments (see accessory KSV-LBKIT)
  • Subphase temperature control facility by aluminum heat/cool base plate operated by external circulating water bath (sold separately)
  • Remote control keypad for operation of the instrument without PC control (sold separately)

 

Specifications
Film balance measuring range   0 to 250 mN/m
Film balance resolution   0.004 mN/m
Effective trough dimensions   530 mm x 150 mm
Subphase volume   0.75 l
Subphase temperature control
  0 to 60 degrees Celsius (by external bath)
Barrier compression speed   0.1 to 800 mm/min
Options  
  • Programmable stirrers
  • Zero-order and microscopy troughs

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