Laboratory Desktop Planetary Ball Mill 0.4L Small Nano-Scale High-Energy Ball Mill
Detailed Feature Breakdown
0.4L Capacity
This critical specification defines the machine's scale and throughput. The 0.4L (400 ml) refers to the total combined volume of all grinding jars when fully loaded, typically configured with four 100ml jars or two 200ml jars. This capacity is ideal for small to medium-sized research labs, allowing researchers to process multiple samples simultaneously under identical conditions for experimental consistency and improved lab efficiency.
High-Energy Ball Mill
This key performance descriptor enables nano-scale results. The high energy comes from planetary motion at rotational speeds ranging from 800 to 1500 RPM, generating immense centrifugal forces that cause grinding balls to impact samples with tremendous energy. Unlike standard ball mills that use tumbling action for coarse grinding, this high-energy planetary mill provides the intense impact and shear forces required for nano-grinding, resulting in faster processing times and the ability to handle very hard, brittle, or tough materials.
Nano-Scale Capability
This is the primary capability and application of the mill, designed to reduce particle sizes to the nanometer range (1-100 nanometers). Achieving this requires the combination of high energy, appropriate grinding media (small, hard grinding balls like 0.1-3mm Zirconia), precise digital control over time and speed for reproducible results, and suitable jar materials like Yttria-stabilized Zirconia or Agate for contamination resistance.
Laboratory Desktop & Small Footprint
These terms define the physical context of the machine. As a benchtop instrument with a compact footprint, it fits easily in any lab without requiring special installation. The small scale reinforces its use for R&D and small-batch processing rather than industrial-scale production, with sample sizes per jar ranging from a few grams to approximately 50-100 grams depending on jar size and material density.