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Sample Pressing

The appropriate binder or blending agent will keep the pressed pellet from flaking or disintegrating and are ideal for preparing samples of Cement, Ores, Fertilisers, Soil, Rock and Alumina. Though no single agent may resolve all types of samples, three popular types are available.
SCP SCIENCE AluCAPs pellet reinforcing Sample Caps are made from aluminium and used for the production of pressed-powder sample disks. They are supplied in a convenient dispenser box.

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AluCAPs, 30mm, Tapered (pk/1000)

Code: QX102300
For compressing powders into 30mm pellets. 1.22" OD (31.0mm) x 0.31" (7.9mm) H Close tolerances to die sets minimize sample spill over Taper reduces likelihood of...

AluCAPs, 35mm (pk/600)

Code: QX102304
1.36" OD (34.6 mm) x 0.37" H (9.3 mm)

AluCAPs, 38mm, Flared (pk/1000)

Code: QX102303
For compressing powders into 38mm pellets. Use with 40mm die set

AluCAPs, Tapered (pk/600)

Code: QX102302
For compressing powders into 40mm pellets. 1.57" OD (39.8 mm) x 0.36" H (9.1 mm)

Boric Acid (454g)

Code: QX102249
Abrasive substance for processing samples with strong re-welding tendencies. Sample pellets are fair to moderately bonded together. Frequently used in conjunction with other a...

SpectroBlend (454g)

Code: QX102246
A 44µm powder well suited for blending and as a diluent for high concentrations. Well balanced with abrasive and lubricious constituents for grinding most sample materia...

SpectroBlend 1/2gm Tablet (500)

Code: QX102247
SpectroBlend 1/2gm Tablet. Well balanced with abrasive and lubricious constituents for grinding most sample materials emphasizing difficult-to-process samples requiring long g...

X-Ray Mix Powder (454g)

Code: QX102245
General purpose grinding agent. Balanced for abrasiveness and lubricity to aid in grinding dissimilar particles of moderate hardness for relatively short times. Chemical Compo...

X-Ray Mix, ¼ g Tablets (500)

Code: QX102248
General purpose grinding agent. Balanced for abrasiveness and lubricity to aid in grinding dissimilar particles of moderate hardness for relatively short times. Chemical Compo...