Contact Angle and Surface Energy Measurement

optical

Make and Model:
Kruss DSA30 Drop Shape Analyzer

Description:

DSA30 is a robust instrument which can be used flexibly for the precise measurement of contact angle and surface free energy. Measurement of surface tension and liquid-liquid interfacial tension is possible by using the Pendant Drop method.

Features:

  • Measuring range
    • Contact angle: 1 – 180°
    • Surface tension: 0.01 to 1000 mN/m
  • Measurement resolution
    • Contact angle: 0.1°
    • Surface tension: 0.01 mN/m

Applications

  • Characterization of surface pre-treatment processes
  • Investigation of the adhesion and stability of bonding and coating processes

Checking the wettability of plastic, glass, ceramic, wood or metal

Contact:

Dr. Basit Yameen (basit.yameen@lums.edu.pk)

Dr. Irshad Hussain (ihussain@lums.edu.pk)