Two positions Polymer viscometer

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The PSL Rheotek RPV-1 RSS provides a reliable and precise system for measuring dilute solutions of polymers. The RPV-1 RSS automates the manual steps set out in standard methods, minimizing the variability of results. Systems can be configured with 1 or 2 measuring positions with the Smart Sampler. Other options include sample preparation and sample dissolution.
Flow times are measured automatically using ASTM Ubbelohde viscometer tubes supplied with ISO 17025 certificates of calibration.
Cleaning is carried out in-situ utilizing solvents and a safe vacuum system.
The comprehensive RPV-1 RSS software program records all measurement data as well as calculating a wide range of results.

Standard Practice:
ASTM D2857 Determination of the dilute solution viscosity of polymers.
 
Test Methods General:
ISO 1628 Part 1 Determination of the reduced viscosity, intrinsic viscosity and K-value of polymers in dilute solution
using glass capillary viscometers
 
Test Methods Polyamides (PA):
ISO 307 Determination of viscosity number Polyamides
 
Test Methods Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate) PET:
ASTM D4603 Determination of the Inherent Viscosity of Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate) PET
ISO 1628 Part 5 Determination of the viscosity number (reduced viscosity) of  Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate) PET, poly (butylene terephthalate) PBT, poly (cyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate) PCT and poly (ethylene naphthalate) PEN.
 
Test Methods Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC):
ASTM D1243 Determination of the Inherent Viscosity of vinyl chloride polymers in cyclohexanone.
ISO 1628 Part 2 Determination of the reduced viscosity (viscosity number) and K-value of PVC resins.
 
Other Test Methods:
ASTM D445 Standard Test Method for determination of kinematic viscosity
ISO 3104 Petroleum products – determination of kinematic viscosity
IP 71 Section 1 Kinematic Viscosity
Specifications
Polymer Test Method Solvent Concentration Temperature RSS Measuring Positions
PA ISO 307 Formic acid 0.5% 25°C 1 or 2
PA ISO 307 Sulphuric acid 0.5% 25°C 1 or 2
PA ISO 307 M-Cresol 0.5% 25°C 1 or 2
PET ASTM D4603 Pheonol/Tetrachloroethane 0.5% 30°C 1 or 2
PET ISO 1628-5  Phenol/Dichlorobenzene 0.5% 25°C 1 or 2
PET ISO 1628-5 Dichloroacetic acid 0.5% 25°C 1 or 2
PVC ASTM D1243 Cyclohexanone/THF 0.2% 30°C 1 or 2
PVC ISO 1628-2  Cyclohexanone 0.2% 25°C 1 or 2