Gas pycnometer for precise density determination
Achieve accurate and reliable density measurements for a diverse range of materials, from powders to liquids, with this highly versatile gas pycnometer, ensuring precise volume determination and optimal quality control in your laboratory processes.

Measures Density and Volume of Diverse Materials
The BELPYCNO L gas pycnometer from Microtrac Retsch GmbH is an advanced instrument designed for precise density and volume measurements across various industries. Utilizing helium gas to penetrate even the smallest pores, this fully automated pycnometer ensures accurate assessments of powders, liquids, and solid materials, ideal for pharmaceutical, chemical, and material testing labs. With built-in temperature control and pressure compensation, the BELPYCNO L maintains stability and accuracy under varying ambient conditions. It features multiple sample chamber options for versatility and adaptability to different materials, ensuring reliable results without the need for time-consuming recalibrations. Seamlessly integrate this device into your laboratory operations with user-friendly software that provides comprehensive data management and reporting capabilities. Its robust design, including corrosion-resistant options, and compliance with industry standards, makes it suitable for demanding environments, offering unmatched reliability in density measurement tasks.
Benefits
- Enhances measurement accuracy by compensating for ambient temperature and pressure variations.
- Reduces labor and maintenance costs with automated operations and minimal calibration requirements.
- Supports diverse material testing with customizable sample chamber volumes.
- Provides reliable data management and reporting, streamlining laboratory processes.
- Ensures contamination-free analysis, ideal for sensitive pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
- Applications
- Catalysts,Food,Mixtures,Activated carbon,Ceramics,Wood chips,Pharmaceuticals,Porous materials,Building materials,Granulates,Pastes,Liquids,Wood,Powders
- End products
- Cosmetic creams,Water purification tablets,Food emulsions,Aerated concrete blocks,Pharmaceutical tablets,Insulation foams,Ceramic tiles,Wood pulp pellets,Construction adhesives,Epoxy paste,Chemical catalysts,Instant coffee granules,Talcum powder,Activated carbon filters
- Steps before
- Sample Preparation,Calibration,Purging,Temperature Stabilization
- Steps after
- Data Analysis,Reporting,Storage,Presentation
- Input ingredients
- powders,granulates,porous materials,mixtures,pastes,liquids,wood,building materials,catalysts,activated carbon,food,pharmaceuticals,wood chips,ceramics
- Output ingredients
- volume,skeleton density,computed density
- Market info
- Microtrac is known for its expertise in particle size and shape analysis, providing innovative measurement solutions used in various industries to ensure product quality and consistency. Their equipment is recognized for precision and reliability in laboratory and industrial settings.
- Probe gas
- Helium (other inert gases possible)
- Sample Chamber Volume
- 4 cm³,20 cm³,40 cm³,60 cm³,112 cm³,150 cm³
- Reference Chamber Volume
- Approx. 20 cm³,40 cm³,60 cm³
- Temperature Control
- 14° C to 40° C (optional 60° C with external oven),Resolution
- Pressure Transducer Resolution
- 0.001 kPa displayed resolution
- AD-Converter
- 19 Bit
- Accuracy
- 0.01 %F.S + 0.02%R
- Reproducibility
- 0.02 %F.S
- Interfaces
- 2 x serial (ext. balance,PC-data transfer),1x parallel (printer)
- Automation
- Fully automated
- Working mechanism
- Gas displacement method
- Integrated steps
- Temperature control and pressure measurement
- Automation level
- Fully automated
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Sample preparation
- Programmable purge cycles
- Measurement range
- Volume and skeleton density
- Stabilization time
- Fast system stabilization
- Density/particle size
- Pore sizes < 1 nm
- Helium compatibility
- Yes
- Sample chamber volumes
- 4 cm³,20 cm³,40 cm³,60 cm³,112 cm³,150 cm³
- Reference chamber volumes
- 20 cm³,40 cm³,60 cm³
- Temperature control
- Integrated microprocessor with ATC
- Pressure transducer
- Linearized absolute pressure transducer
- Display
- 4-line 40 characters LCD-display with backlight
- Interfaces
- 2 x serial (ext. balance,PC-data transfer),1x parallel (printer)
- Control panel type
- Alphanumeric foil
- Integration possibilities
- Standalone or PC connectivity