Overview
Anton Paar’s modular compact rheometer (MCR) 302 can measure the flow behavior and viscoelastic properties of samples ranging from low-viscosity liquids to soft solids (gels). Measurements can be conducted in rotational and oscillatory modes and with different measuring geometries, such as concentric cylinders or cone-and-plate.
Anton Paar MCR-302
Description
The Anton Paar MCR 302 features a high-precision air bearing, EC motor, integrated normal force sensor, and high-resolution optical encoder, allowing rheological measurements over a torque range of 0.5 nN∙m to 230 mN∙m. A high-precision Peltier temperature device enables temperature-controlled measurements between -40 to 200 °C.
The MCR 302 supports a variety of rheological tests, such as rotational, oscillatory, and combinations of the two, to determine the rheological properties of liquids and gels, including their viscosity, shear stress, and shear modulus.
Applications
Low viscosity liquids, viscous Newtonian liquids (e.g. syrup), viscoelastic liquids (e.g. creams), Bingham plastic fluid (e.g. pastes), polymer solutions, soft solids/gels.
Measuring Geometries:
– Concentric cylinders
– Cone-and-plate
– Parallel plates
Anton Paar MCR-302
Instrument Status: Available
User Access: The MCR 302 is a GlycoMIP-supported resource; freely available to approved users of the GlycoMIP user facility.
For access to this equipment and other GlycoMIP services, please visit the User Portal.
