Automatic, easy melting point measurement
Krüss offers three models in its series of Melting Point Meters, for analysing the melting point of powdery substances. The M5000 is automatic, easy to use, and lightweight, with on-screen instruction prompts and temperature control accessed via a LCD display. Fast measurement across all ranges of temperature is achieved by the inclusion of an integrated cooling fan, and an alarm can be programmed to alert the user when melting point is reached (this device will handle up to 400C). The M5000 has IP20 protection rating.

The KSP1N and KSP1D, work in much the same way as the M5000, but with lower maximum temperature – of up to 360C. The KSP1D includes a printer providing date/time results. Both units also carry IP20 rating.
 For full technical specifications, please download the brochure for Melting Point Meters here.

How does an automatic melting point meter operate?
The determination of melting point is a fundamental technique in sample analysis, yielding essential information on material composition and purity. It is also a technique which it is possible to complete, without specialist equipment.

Why then, should one invest in an automated melting point meter? While it is possible to manually heat a sample and observe it, perhaps through a microscope, to determine melting point, this is a cumbersome and unreliable approach. The modern melting point meter is faster and more accurate, providing reproducible results which do not rely on the skill of the individual operator and which can be printed for a permanent record. Digital control means that the sample is heated, the melting point recorded, and the apparatus cooled ready for the next sample is just a few minutes, without operator intervention. Sample sizes are small, being just enough powdered material to fill a small capillary tube, and the output reading is accurate to within 0.3 – 0.5C with good reproducibility. The low skill levels required mean that the melting point meter can be operated by a lab assistant, or installed outside of the lab for operation by trained personnel in a warehouse or production facility.

A.KRÜSS Optronic has been famous for high-precision, state-of-the-art measuring instruments for over 200 years. It is the oldest company manufacturing optical instruments still in existence. Today, the traditional craftsman’s art of precision engineering has been perfectly combined with innovative electronic technology.

We are dedicated to keep on delivering innovative products and the best service. We offer robust, reliable and fast technology from Germany to your laboratory. This helps to save your money and time by providing top technology for toplevel results. Our commitment is to constantly develop and bring new products to the marketplace. Products that will always enhance your productivity by offering the best precision along with user-friendly operation!