Pulverizing and Blending: Containers for Grinding and/or Blending

   Pulverizing and Blending      Containers for Grinding and/or Blending - Chart B

SPEX SamplePrep Containers For Grinding and/or Blending (listed by container material)
MaterialSPEX SamplePrep Cat. No.Appropriate SPEX SamplePrep MillGrinding Sample Volume1Typical Grinding Sample Volume2Blending Sample Volume1Suitable For Slurry Grinding or Blending
Hardened Steel 3117 5100 Mixer/Mill, 8000 Series Mixer/Mills with 8010 adapter 0.2-0.6 ml 0.5 g 1 ml No 
Hardened Steel 3127 5100 Mixer/Mill, 8000 Series Mixer/Mills with 8010 adapter 0.5-1.0 ml 1 g 2 ml No 
Hardened Steel 8001 8000 Series Mixer/Mills 3-10 ml 10 g 25 ml Yes 
Hardened Steel 8009 8000 Series Mixer/Mills 3-10 ml 10 g 25 ml Yes 
Hardened Steel 8501 8500 & 8515 Shatterboxes 20-50 ml 50 g - Yes 
Hardened Steel 8507 8500 & 8515 Shatterboxes w/8507R 5-20 ml 15 g - Yes 
Hardened Steel 8521 8500 & 8515 Shatterboxes 30-100 ml 90 g - Yes 
Stainless Steel 3114 5100 Mixer/Mill, 8000 Series Mixer/Mills with 8011 adapter 0.2-0.6 ml 0.5 g 1 ml No 
Stainless Steel 67513 6750 Freezer/Mill 0.5-2.5 ml 1-2 g - No 
Stainless Steel 67533 6750 Freezer/Mill 0.1-0.3 ml 0.2 g - No 
Stainless Steel 68013 6850 Freezer/Mill 1-50 ml 25 g 25 ml No 
Stainless Steel 8007 8000 Series MIxer/Mills 3-10 ml 10 g 25 ml Yes 
Tungsten Carbide 5004 5100 Mixer/Mill, 8000 Series Mixer/Mills with 8011 adapter 0.5-1.5 ml 1 g 2.5 ml Yes 
Tungsten Carbide 8004 8000 Series Mixer/Mills 3-10 ml 10 g 25 ml Yes 
Tungsten Carbide 8504 8500 & 8515 Shatterboxes 20-60 ml 50 g - Yes 
Tungsten Carbide 8508 8500 & 8515 Shatterboxes w/8507R 5-20 ml 15 g - Yes 
Alumina Ceramic 8003 8000 Series Mixer/Mills 2-8 ml 10 g 20 ml Yes4 
Alumina Ceramic 8505 8500 & 8515 Shatterboxes 15-40 ml 40 g - Yes 
Agate 3118 5100 Mixer/Mill, 8000 Series Mixer/Mills with 8011 adapter 0.2-0.6 ml 0.5 g 1 ml No 
Agate 8014 8000 Series Mixer/Mills 5-10 ml 10 g 25 ml No 
Zirconia Ceramic 8005 8000 Series Mixer/Mills 2-8 ml 10 g 20 ml Yes5 
Zirconia Ceramic 8008 8500 & 8515 Shatterboxes w/8507R 15-40 ml 40 g - Yes 
Silicon Nitride 8008 8000 Series Mixer/Mills 2-8 ml 10 g 20 ml Yes 
Plastic 3111 5100 Mixer/Mill, 8000 Series Mixer/Mills with 8010 adapter - - 1 ml Yes 
Plastic 3116 5100 Mixer/Mill, 8000 Series Mixer/Mills with 8010 adapter - - 2 ml Yes 
Plastic 6133 5100 Mixer/Mill, 8000 Series Mixer/Mills with 8011 adapter - - 1 ml Yes 
Plastic 6134 8000 Series Mixer/Mills - - 15 ml Yes 
Plastic 6135 8000 Series Mixer/Mills - - 30 ml Yes 
Plastic 8002 8000 Series Mixer/Mills 20-50 ml - 50 ml Yes 
Plastic 8006 8000 Series Mixer/Mills 3-10 ml - 20 ml Yes 
1 The recommended maximum sample volume for grinding is approximately 20% of a container's volume, for blending 40-50%. Optimum grinding efficiency is achieved with samples toward the middle of the volume range. 
2 The "typical grinding sample" is quartz sand, with a density of approximately 1.3g/ml, in a volume conducive to efficient grinding. Clearly the analyst must choose the proper weight for his sample, based on its density and other characteristics. 
3 The cryogenic grinding only 
4 With 8015 clamp 
5 Consult with Application Specialist 



														