The MPA8A Melting Point Apparatus is an automatic laboratory instrument for determining the melting point of solid substances. It offers a measurement range from RT +5°C to 400°C, 0.1°C resolution, automatic melting curve recording, PID & PWM temperature control, and a 7-inch touchscreen display. It is suitable for pharmaceutical, chemical, dye, perfume, and organic crystal analysis.

Product Overview

The Labmart MPA8A Melting Point Apparatus is designed for controlled and automated determination of the melting point of solid samples contained in capillary tubes. The instrument automatically records the melting process and calculates the average of the initial and final melting points.

With a 7-inch touchscreen display, automatic measurement mode, programmable linear heating rates, and PID & PWM temperature control, the MPA8A provides a convenient platform for routine melting-point analysis in laboratory and quality-control environments.

The apparatus operates from room temperature +5°C up to 400°C and provides a temperature resolution of 0.1°C.

Key Features & Benefits

• RT +5°C to 400°C measurement range for a broad range of laboratory samples.
• 0.1°C temperature resolution for detailed melting-point observation.
• Automatic measurement mode for simplified operation.
• 8 measurement methods for method-based analysis.
• PID & PWM temperature control for controlled heating.
• Automatic melting curve recording during analysis.
• Automatic calculation of average initial and final melting points.
• 7-inch touchscreen LCD display for convenient operation.
• Adjustable linear heating rate from 0.1°C/min to 20°C/min.
• 1000-set data storage for retaining measurement data.
• RS232C and USB interfaces for data transfer.
• Built-in clock function.
• Designed for capillary-based melting point determination.

4. Technical Specifications

5. Applications

The MPA8A is suitable for melting-point determination in:

• Pharmaceutical laboratories
• Pharmaceutical quality control
• Chemical laboratories
• Dye-stuff analysis
• Perfume and fragrance laboratories
• Organic crystal analysis
• Research and development laboratories
• Laboratory quality-control applications
• Educational and analytical laboratories

6. Suitable For

The MPA8A is suitable for laboratories requiring automated melting-point determination of solid samples using capillary tubes.

Suitable users include:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Chemical laboratories
• Research institutions
• Quality-control laboratories
• R&D departments
• Academic laboratories
• Testing laboratories
• Universities and colleges

7. FAQs

1. What is the measurement range of the MPA8A?

The measurement range is RT +5°C to 400°C.

2. What is the temperature resolution?

The temperature resolution is 0.1°C.

3. Is the MPA8A automatic?

Yes. The MPA8A operates in automatic measurement mode.

4. How many capillaries can the MPA8A accommodate?

The specified configuration uses one capillary.

5. What capillary size is required?

The specified capillary has an outer diameter of 1.4 mm, inner diameter of 1.0 mm, and length of 90 mm.

6. Does the instrument record the melting curve?

Yes. The MPA8A automatically records the melting curve.

7. Can the MPA8A calculate melting-point values automatically?

Yes. It can automatically calculate the average value of the initial and final melting points.

8. What type of temperature control does it use?

The MPA8A uses PID & PWM temperature control.

9. What heating rate can be selected?

The linear heating-up rate can be set from 0.1°C/min to 20°C/min.

10. How much measurement data can be stored?

The specified data-storage capacity is 1000 sets.

11. Does it have computer connectivity?

Yes. The apparatus provides RS232C and USB interfaces.

12. What type of display does it have?

The MPA8A has a 7-inch touchscreen display.