Powder 2005

Materials Characterization Labwww.mri.psu.edu/mcl

Materials Research InstituteUniversity Park, PA 16802

R.I. Malek

Particle Characterization


Outline

• Particle Characterization Laboratory•Techniques

•Particle SizingStatic and Dynamic Light Scattering, Sedimentation, Microscopy, Sieve analysis.

•Zeta PotentialElectrophoresis, Electroacoustic.

• Porosity, Surface Area, Density.• Rheology

• Instruments

•Some Applications

•New Instruments


Particle Characterization LaboratoryExtensive laboratory services for routine analysis and QA/QC. The cooperative alliance with other

laboratories across the University provides expanded access to high-tech equipment for all testing needs.Atomic Force MicroscopyParticle Size Distribution

• Malvern Mastersizer S - Wet and Dry Laser Diffraction (0.05 to 900 mm)• Malvern Zetasizer Nanosizer (0.6 nm to 6 mm)• Horiba CAPA 700 Centrifugal Sedimentation Particle Size Analyzer (0.01 to 300 mm)• Hosokawa Micron Air Jet Sieve

Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry• Pascal 140, 440 Mercury Porosimeter (0.004 mm -116 mm)

BET Surface Area and Porosimetry• Micromeritics Gimini (5 points BET Analysis)• Micromeritics ASAP 2020 for full adsorption/desorption isotherm and pore size distribution.

Zeta Potential• Brookhaven ZetaPALS Zeta Potential Analyzer• Coulter Delsa 440SX Zeta Potential Analyzer• Electro/Acoustic Spectroscopy Zeta Potential and Particle Size Analyzer

Chemisorption and Catalysis • Micromeritics AutoChem 2920, TPD, TPO, TPR, pulse chemisorption, heat of adsorption (-70 °C to 1100 °C) .

Helium PycnometryRheology

• CSL Instruments RheometerTA Instruments Thermal Analysis System (Air-Nitrogen-Argon-Specialty gas)

• Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) -70oC - 600oC• Thermogravimetric/Mass Spectrometry Analysis (TGA/Mass) 1000oC, 1-300 amu• Simultaneous DSC/TGA or DTA/TGA 1500oC–– Contact R. Malek– (814) 865-7341– [email protected]

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Particle Sizing• Centrifugal Sedimentation.

• Static Light Scattering (SLS).

• Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)

Quasi Elastic Light Scattering (QELS)

Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (PCS).

• Electroacoustic (the ultrasound equivalent to light scattering).

• Electrozone Sensing.


Static Light Scattering.Static Light Scattering.


Malvern Mastersizer S - Wet and Dry Laser Diffraction (0.05 to 900 µm)

Instruments at MRL


Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)Quasi Elastic Light Scattering (QELS)Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (PCS)

relies on measuring the Brownian motion of small particles and relating this to the hydrodynamic diameter, dh of the particle system by means of the Stokes-Einstein equation:

d h = kT/3πηD

where k is Boltzmann's Constant, T is the absolute temperature,η is the viscosity of the medium and D is the diffusion coefficient.


Malvern Zetasizer Nanosizer (0.6 nm to 6 µm)


Brownian MotionParticles move or diffuse as a consequence of thermally driven solvent collisions.

Translational diffusion is not the same as linear diffusion.


The diffusion coefficient (D) is calculated by fitting the correlation curve to an exponential function G(t), with D being proportional to the lifetime of the exponential decay

where I is the scattering intensity, to is the initial time, t is the delay time, A is the amplitude or intercept of the correlation function, B is the baseline, D is the diffusion coefficient, and q is the scattering vector.


Classical vs. Backscatter


Backscatter Benefits

• Enhanced Sensitivity• Larger Size Range

Dilute low MW samples

Concentrated high MW samples

Increased scattering volume and variable cell position

• Higher Concentrations• Better Reproducibility


Typical Analysis Algorithms

• Cumulants– Assumes a single exponential decay, i.e. one particle size– Gives only the Z average size and polydispersity index– Recommended by International Standards Organization

G(t) = B + A e-2q2D

• Multimodal– Fits the curve to the optimal number of exponentials

G(t) = B + ΣA e-2q2D


Ideal Samples

Cumulant & multimodal distribution results are consistent


Typical Samples

Cumulant & multimodal distribution results are NOT consistent


By definition, the DLS measured radius is the radius of a hypothetical hard sphere that diffuses with the same speed as the particle under examination. In practice, particles are solvated. As such, the radius calculated from the diffusional properties of the particle is indicative of the size of the dynamic hydrated/solvated particle.

Hydrodynamic radius


High Concentration - Issues• Multiple Scattering - light scattered from diffusing

particles is re-scattered by other particles => size reduction.

• Excluded Volume - the presence of other particles blocks or hinders free particle diffusion => size increase.

• Aggregation Equilibrium - concentration dependent aggregation of primary particles => increase distribution, polydispersity and average size.

• Electrostatic Interactions - overlapping electric fields lead to interactions that can influence the translational diffusion => change in size.


High Concentration - Solutions• Use the bulk, rather than the solvent,

viscosity.• Use salt.• Dispersion:Chemical dispersion: Dispersants.Mechanical dispersion: Sonication:Excess thermal and mechanical agitation increases thePossibility of collisions between particles causing agglomeration,Rule:

Use absolute minimum mechanical agitation and in short periodic bursts.


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Sedimentation

Rate dependent on densityUnderestimates sizeLimited dynamic rangeSlow

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Horiba CAPA 700 Centrifugal Sedimentation Particle Size Analyzer (0.01 to 300 µm)


Conductivity changes as particle passes through apertureRequires electrolytic solution & calibrationProblems w/porous materials

Electrozone Method

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Coulter Counter


Sieve AnalysisSolids onlyLarge particles38 µm minInexpensiveLimited accuracy,resolution,precision

Hosokawa Micron Air Jet Sieve


Technique and Dynamic Range

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SieveMicroscope

Sedimentation

Electro zone

PCS

Diffraction

Acoustic

Image Analysis


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Zeta PotentialThe liquid layer surrounding the particle exists as two parts; an inner region (Stern layer) where the ions are strongly bound and an outer (diffuse) region where they are less firmly associated.

Within this diffuse layer is a notionalboundary within which the particleacts as a single entity.

The potential at this boundary is theZETA POTENTIAL

Slipping plane

Diffuse layer--100

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Distance from particle surface

Surface potentialStern potentialZeta potential

Particle withParticle withnegative negative surface surface chargecharge


Why Is Zeta Potential ImportantParticles do not interact electrostatically according to the magnitude of their surface charge, but according to the zeta potential at the slipping plane.

• The magnitude of the zeta potential gives an indication of the stability of the system

- If all the particles have a large negative or positive zeta potential they will repel each other and there is dispersion stability.

- If the particles have low zeta potential values then there is no force to prevent the particles coming together and there is dispersion instability (aggregation).


Brookhaven ZetaPALS Zeta Potential and Particle Size Analyzer

Instruments at MRL


Coulter Delsa 440SX Zeta Potential Analyzer


Electro/Acoustic Spectroscopy Zeta Potential and Particle Size Analyzer


Acoustic Attenuation

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• The double layer is disturbed by an ultrasonic wave. The displacement of the ionic cloud with respect to the surface creates a dipole moment. The sum of these dipole moments over many particles creates an electrical field which is sensed by a receiving antenna immersed in the sample.


Washburn-equation is:

Pascal 140, 440 Mercury Intrusion Porosimeter

WashbornEquation


Mercury Porosimetry of powders


Micromeritics

Gemini BET

Surface Area

Analyzer


Helium Pycnometer


Carrimed CSL Rheometer


ASAP 2020 Accelerated Surface Area and Porosimetery Analyzer. New Instruments

Unique Capability• Two Independent

vacuum systems. • Oil-free “dry” vacuum

pump.• Intelligent degas

system.• New long-duration

cryogen system.• Automated selection of

gas• Ability to connect to a

mass spec.


ASAP 2020 Chemisorption Option

Uses the static volumetric technique to determine the percent metal dispersion, active metal surface area, size of active particles, and surface acidity of catalyst materials.


AutoChem II 2920

•Adsorption

Pulse Chemisorption

•Temperature

•Programmed Studies

–TPR

–TPD

–TPO


Source Material

• Instrument Manuals.

• Several books on specific materials.

• journals.

• Conferences


Acceptable sample forms:

Powders

Suspensions


Charges

• Instrument Charge = $7/Sample.

• Training, data interpretation, sample set-up, etc) = $30/hr.

• Consultation time to discuss your samples, data, etc is free.


Campus resources- people• Raafat Malek, 109 Materials Research Lab Building, Hastings Road

865-7341

[email protected]

• Jeff Shallenberger, 196 MRI Bldg

865-0337

[email protected]

Other resources:• www,mri.psu.edu/mcl/techniques/thermal.asp (links, applications, etc)

• MRI links to publications and abstract (Web of Science) searching (www.mri.psu.edu/linkspubs/)

• The Libraries (http://www.lias.psu.edu/)

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