Ultrafine grinding solution for nanoparticles
Achieve ultrafine particle sizes with high-speed precision, ideal for laboratories requiring efficient mixing, grinding, and homogenization of diverse material types in a bench-top setup.

Grinds and Mixes Materials to Nano Scale
The Mixer Mill MM 500 Nano from RETSCH is engineered to facilitate ultrafine grinding and mixing of materials, achieving particle sizes in the nanometer range. Utilizing horizontal oscillations and high-impact energy, it effectively grinds two samples of up to 45 ml with precision. This bench-top unit is ideal for applications in pharmaceuticals, electronics, and fine chemicals where precise size reduction and homogenization are critical. With its dual grinding stations, the MM 500 Nano can accommodate up to 36 samples, ensuring efficient throughput for research and development needs. Its high-performance drive supports extended grinding processes up to 99 hours, making it suitable for demanding mechanochemistry applications. The unit integrates seamlessly into laboratory settings with features like touch-screen controls, programmable SOPs, and various grinding jar materials, including stainless steel and zirconium oxide, to prevent contamination. Furthermore, it’s designed for easy sample handling and maximum durability, supporting wet, dry, and cryogenic grinding techniques. Compliant with stringent laboratory standards, it offers an ergonomic design and intuitive operation for optimized grinding performance.
Benefits
- Achieves ultrafine particles rapidly, enhancing product quality in sensitive applications like pharmaceuticals and electronics.
- Reduces operational interruptions with continuous 99-hour grinding capability.
- Prevents sample contamination with versatile jar material options, including zirconium oxide.
- Enhances efficiency with dual grinding stations, processing multiple samples simultaneously.
- Offers precise control and repeatability with programmable SOPs and digital settings.
- Applications
- Food,Ceramics,Metal powders,Construction materials,Fine chemicals,Medicine,Geology,Nutraceuticals,Biopharmaceuticals,Textiles,Coating materials,Minerals,Agriculture,Batteries,Electronics,Recycling,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Steps before
- Sample Preparation,Material Selection,Grinding Media Loading,Jar Cooling,Sample Weighing
- Steps after
- Particle Size Analysis,Sample Collection,Data Analysis,Sample Storage,Subsample Collection
- Input ingredients
- alloys,animal feed,bones,ceramics,chemical products,coal,coke,drugs,electronic scrap,glass,grains,hair,minerals,oil seeds,ores,paper,plant materials,plastics,sewage sludge,soils,straw,tablets,textiles,tissue,tobacco,waste samples,wood,wool,titanium dioxide,aluminum oxide,tyre rubber
- Output ingredients
- nanometer-scale particles,fine particles,final fineness ~ 0.1 µm,particle size < 100 nm,90 nm particles in titanium dioxide,narrow particle size distribution of aluminum oxide
- Market info
- RETSCH is known for its high-quality laboratory equipment for sample preparation and particle size analysis, including mills, crushers, and sieve shakers, praised for their precision, durability, and reliability in research and industrial applications.
- Speed
- 3 - 35 Hz
- Capacity
- Up to 2 x 45 ml
- Feed Material Size
- <= 10 mm
- Final Fineness
- ~ 0.1 µm
- Grinding Time
- 10 s - 8 h
- Vibrational Frequency
- 180 - 2100 min-1
- Total Grinding Time
- 99 h
- Number of Grinding Stations
- 2
- Power Consumption
- 750 W
- Protection Code
- IP 30
- Net Weight
- ~ 60 kg
- Electrical Supply Data
- 100-120 V,50/60 Hz
- 200-230 V,50/60 Hz
- Jar Material
- Stainless Steel,Tungsten Carbide,Zirconium Oxide
- Grinding Jar Size
- 10 ml / 25 ml / 50 ml / 80 ml / 125 ml
- Automation
- Digital Setting for Grinding Time
- Storable SOPs
- 12
- Aeration Lid
- Available
- GrindControl
- Temperature and Pressure Measurement
- Automation level
- Touch screen control
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Changeover time
- Quick jar clamping
- CIP/SIP
- Manual cleaning
- Cleaning method
- Manual
- Energy efficiency
- High due to compact design
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- IP Protection Code
- IP 30
- Compact footprint
- Bench top
- Control panel type
- Touch screen
- Discharge method
- Manual and automated options available
- Control panel type
- Touch display
- Grinding jar materials
- Stainless steel,tungsten carbide,zirconium oxide
- Jar sizes
- 10 ml,25 ml,50 ml,80 ml,125 ml
- Jar type
- Screw-Lock jar,multi-cavity jar