Biolin Scientific Optical Theta Pulsating Drop

Biolin Scientific Optical Theta Pulsating Drop

Optical tensiometer especially suitable for interfacial rheology with the pulsating drop method.

  • Interfacial dilatational rheology 
    Pulsating drop method
  • Surface- and interfacial tension
    Pendant drop and reverse pendant drop methods
  • Static contact angle
    Sessile drop, captive bubble, and meniscus methods
  • Surface free energy
    Sessile drop, captive bubble, and meniscus methods
  • Dynamic contact angle
    Dynamic contact angle, advancing and receding contact angle, contact angle hysteresis, and roll-off angle
  • Roughness-corrected contact angle and 3D surface roughness
    Fringe projection phase shifting method

 




Introducing the Biolin Scientific Optical Theta Pulsating Drop

Theta Pulsating Drop can be based on the optical tensiometers Theta Flex or Theta Flow. The system supports measurements of interfacial rheology with the pulsating drop method

A quick view

This 1-minute video will give you an overview of interfacial viscoelasticity measurements with Theta Pulsating Drop. Move to full screen for the best experience.

 

Biolin Scientific Optical Theta Pulsating Drop



Biolin Scientific Optical Theta Pulsating Drop

Key Features

What you can measure

  • Interfacial dilatational rheology 
    Pulsating drop method
  • Surface- and interfacial tension
    Pendant drop and reverse pendant drop methods
  • Static contact angle
    Sessile drop, captive bubble, and meniscus methods
  • Surface free energy
    Sessile drop, captive bubble, and meniscus methods
  • Dynamic contact angle
    Dynamic contact angle, advancing and receding contact angle, contact angle hysteresis, and roll-off angle
  • Roughness-corrected contact angle and 3D surface roughness
    Fringe projection phase shifting method

 



Key Benefits

3 reasons to invest

Interfacial viscoelasticity with ease

Fully automatic measurements of interfacial viscosity and elasticity are user-independable and highly accurate due to automatic droplet creating and pulsation as well as due to high end imaging system.

Smarter rheology measurements

Automatic evaporation compensation keeps the droplet volume stable. Wide pulsation frequency range up to 10 Hz with reliable piezo technology. Sinusoidal, triangle, and square waveforms for wide possibilities. Temperature control option up to 250 C. 

Widen your possibilities

In addition to interfacial rheology, the same system is ready for surface tension, interfacial tension, contact angle and surface free energy measurements. Handle your current and future surface science needs at once. 

 


Biolin Scientific Optical Theta Pulsating Drop


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Specifications

A CLOSER LOOK

Theta Pulsating Drop is based on the extremely versatile Theta Flex optical tensiometer which is characterized by its versatility, reliability and automation. Check out the system specifications below. 

Theta Flex

Available Measurements

Static contact angle
Dynamic contact angle
Automatic
Surface/Interfacial tension
3D surface roughness
Interfacial rheology
Surface free energy
Zisman Plot, OWRK/Extended Fowkes, van Oss Acid-Base, Wu, Neumann’s Equation of State, Schultz 1 and 2

Available Measurement Methods

Sessile drop
Batch sessile drop
Captive bubble
Pendant drop
Reverse pendant drop
Meniscus
Dynamic contact angle
Automatic
Pulsating drop
3D Topography

Hardware

Measuring range (°, mN/m)
0…180, 0.01…2000
Accuracy (°, mN/m)
±0.1, ±0.01
Maximum sample size (mm)
Unlimited×100×320 (with stage)
Integrated sample holders
Yes
Frame interval
0.33 ms … 1000 s
Maximum resolution (px)
1984×1264
Maximum measuring speed (fps)
3009
Camera
USB 3.0 digital camera with zoom
Camera protection
Inside instrument covers
Camera view angle (°)
 -4.5 … 2.5
Light source and size
LED based background lighting, 62 x 62 mm
Field of view (Ø, mm)
1.44…32.3
Measurement indicator LED
Yes
Disposable tip dispensing
Dimensions — Basic frame (L×W×H, mm)
 765 x 230 x 435
Weight — Basic frame (kg)
26
Power supply (VAC)
100-240
Frequency (Hz)
50…60

 

Dispenser
Droplet placement
Sample stage
Camera
Possible upgrades
Theta Flex Auto 5
Auto, 4 liquids Auto Auto XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Flex Auto 4
Auto, 2 liquids Auto Auto XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Flex Auto 3
Auto, 1 liquid Auto Auto XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Flex Auto 2
Auto, 2 liquids Auto Auto X, Manual YZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Flex Auto 1
Auto, 1 liquid Auto Manual XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Flex Plus
Auto, 1 liquid Manual Manual XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Flex Basic
Manual Manual Manual XYZ 1984 × 1264 px,  max 3009 FPS Full

 

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