Overview

The Vapor Pressure Analyzer (VPA) measures the vapor pressure of solids, liquids, and oils with exceptional accuracy using the Knudsen Effusion method, a highly sensitive gravimetric technique.

Designed for reliable and precise measurements, the VPA helps researchers understand how materials evaporate and behave under different conditions. This information is critical for product development, formulation, and stability studies across industries such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and specialty chemicals.

Top-flight Benefits (KSPs)

Knudsen Effusion Vapor Pressure Measurement
Wide Vapor Pressure Measurement Range (10⁻¹²–10⁵ Pa)
Temperature up to 400 °C
High-Vacuum Operation down to 10⁻6 Torr
  • Knudsen Effusion Vapor Pressure Measurement 
  • UltraBalance Gravimetric Sensitivity (0.1 µg Resolution) 
  • Wide Vapor Pressure Measurement Range (10⁻¹²–10⁵ Pa) 
  • High-Temperature Capability up to 400 °C 
  • High-Vacuum Operation down to 10⁻6 Torr 
  • Pharmaceutical and Drug Substance Development
  • Agrochemicals and Crop Protection Products
  • Energetic Materials and Propellants
  • Lubricants, Fuels, and Specialty Oils
  • Fragrances and Flavors
  • VPA Brochure 
  • Application Note 48: Vapor Pressure Measurement of Pesticides using the Knudsen effusion cell method with the VPA instrument 
  • Application Note 106: Vapor Pressure Measurements Knudsen Effusion Method

Unparalleled Capabilities

Vapor Pressure Analyzer

TEMPERATURE RANGE:

HIGH TEMPERATURE PRE-HEATER :

MASS RESOLUTION :

PRESSURE MEASUREMENT:

VACUUM PRESSURE :

TEMPERATURE RANGE :

TEMPERATURE RANGE:

5 °C to 85 °C

HIGH TEMPERATURE PRE-HEATER :

Up to 400 °C

MASS RESOLUTION :

± 0.01 µg

PRESSURE MEASUREMENT:

Cold cathode ionization current for vacuum pressure measurements

VACUUM PRESSURE :

As low as 1x 10-6 Torr

TEMPERATURE RANGE :

5 °C to 85 °C

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