Dropping-Point and Softening-Point Apparatus

Photoelectric Dropping-Point and Softening-Point Apparatus for Thermal Analysis of Amorphous and Highly Polymerized Materials

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TS-MPA2

Dropping-Point and Softening-Point Apparatus

Precision laboratory apparatus designed for dropping-point and softening-point determination of amorphous and highly polymerized materials, featuring photoelectric detection, programmable heating rates, and digital LCD temperature display.

Key Specifications

Measuring Range

Room Temperature – 300°C

Digital Resolution

0.1°C

Heating Rates

0.2–5.0°C/min

Temperature Accuracy

±0.5°C ≤200°C; ±1°C >200°C

Dropping-Point ApparatusSoftening-Point ApparatusThermal AnalysisPhotoelectric DetectionPolymer Testing

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Product Information

The TS-MPA2 Dropping-Point and Softening-Point Apparatus is engineered for precise thermal analysis of amorphous and highly polymerized compounds. Built in accordance with ASTM D3461-97, this instrument evaluates concentration, degree of polymerization, and refractoriness in a wide range of semi-solid and viscous materials.

Featuring photoelectric detection, programmable temperature control, and a clear LCD display, the TS-MPA2 delivers high measurement precision with consistent, stable performance across repeated testing cycles.

Key Features

• Designed in compliance with ASTM D3461-97 testing standards

• Accurately determines concentration, polymerization degree, and refractoriness in amorphous, highly polymerized substances

• Utilizes photoelectric sensing technology combined with programmed temperature control and digital LCD readout for reliable, repeatable results

• Ideal for quality control and compositional analysis across a broad range of industries, suitable for testing materials such as tar, asphalt, paraffin, resin, fats, rosin, lubricants, Vaseline, medical ointments, ointments, suppositories, and edible greases

Technical Parameters

ParameterSpecification
Parameters / ModelTS-MPA2
Measuring RangeRoom temperature – 300°C
Minimum Digital Display0.1°C
Linear Heating Rates0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0°C/min
Furnace Temperature≤200°C: ±0.5°C; >200°C: ±1°C
Dimension of CupØ9.9mm (inside diameter), R4.6±0.1mm (bottom radius)
Hole SizeØ2.8mm (dropping-point) Ø6.35mm (softening-point) Ø5.00mm (user choice)
BallLead ball (Ø8mm, 3.2±0.1g, according to ASTM) Steel ball (3/8″, according to GB2728-1988; 5/6″ user choice)
Power Supply220V±22V, 50Hz±1Hz, 100W
Package Dimension720mm × 370mm × 280mm
Weight (Gross)12.5 kg

Applications

• Thermal analysis of tar and asphalt for dropping-point and softening-point evaluation.

• Testing of paraffin, resin, fats, rosin, lubricants, and Vaseline for thermal characteristics.

• Thermal characterization of medical ointments, ointments, suppositories, and edible greases.

• Quality control and compositional analysis of amorphous and highly polymerized semi-solid and viscous materials.

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