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The measurement of contact angle of liquids with a range of surfaces can provide a wealth of information. When used with reference liquids it can be used the calculate the surface free energy of the material. It can also be used to assess the wettability of a liquid on a given surface. For example water on water proof materials. Contact angle measurement data is particularly important in relation to surfactants, inks and paints. LPD Lab Services Ltd uses state of art equipment for the measurement of contact angles of liquids on surfaces supplied by Dataphysics Optical Contact Angle (OCA35).
OCA Instrument The Data Physics OCA (Optical Contact Angle) measurement device assure the most precise surface/interfacial measurements, through state-of-the-art optics, highly-precise mechanical systems, fast electronic controllers, and high speed/resolution video cameras. The OCA measurement system provides the following functions:
DCAT Instrument Alternatively LPD can use a Dataphysics Dynamic Contact Angle Tensiometer (DCAT21) for the measurement of contact angles using the Wilhemy plate method. Test surfaces are lowered into reference liquids and the weight changes measured translated into contact angle data. By dynamically raising and lowering the surface in the liquid the dynamic contact angle can also be measured. In addition by combining the contact angle measurements with other surface analysis techniques available at LPD Lab Services such as XPS, SIMS and AES, a deeper understanding of the surface chemistry can be obtained.
Industrial applications of surface tension data include:
If you would like to discuss your measurement requirements in more detail call us now. Application Notes
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