Surface Tension and Contact Angle Measurement @ Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) PMBRC
| Institution | Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) PMBRC |
|---|---|
| County | Waterford |
| Technique Category | Interface Characterization |
| Technique | Surface Tension and Contact Angle Measurement |
Basic Capabilities
Measures contact angle between a liquid and a substrate which is used to determine wettability (sessile drop method); Measures surface tension using the hanging (pendant) drop method and the Young-Laplace equation
Equipment
| Equipment Make | Kruss |
|---|---|
| Equipment Model | G10 |
Advantages/Limitations
| Advantage of Technique/Equipment | Small liquid quantities required. |
|---|---|
| Limitations of Technique/Equipment | Flat substrate required for contact angle. Not suitable for contact angle measurements on powders. |
Other Details
| Containment | Suitable if the sample is in liquid form |
|---|---|
| Turnaround Time | Days |
| Report | yes |
| Interpretation | yes |
| Data on Analyst | Trained PhD student or Experienced postdoctoral researcher |
| Indicative Price | €100 / sample |
Industry Recommendation
Quality & Systems Supports
Quality Management System in Place
Internal quality management system (SOPs, logbooks)
Good Manufacturing Practice Status
Preventative Maintenance
Internal maintenance and PQs carried out
Accreditation
N/A
