Some powdered sample materials exhibit tendencies to adhere to the pellet die surface during the briquetting operation. This condition frequently results in repeated attempts to form a satisfactory sample briquette with increasing potential threats of cross contamination and elaborate time consuming clean ups. A novel approach to resolving this problem is by using Chemplex® SpectroPellet® Film in precut circles. SpectroPellet® Film is characterized with a low coefficient of unwanted sample adhesion and high resistance to puncture. By simply inserting a SpectroPellet® Film precut circle between the die pellet and powdered sample substance, a barrier is formed that protects the contact surfaces of the pellet die and briquetted sample. The unique combination of qualities of SpectroPellet® Film maintains the briquetted sample material and pellet die surfaces intact by eliminating sample particle adhesion; pellet die clean ups are greatly facilitated.
Each precut SpectroPellet® Film circle is supported on a paper carrier frame for convenience of handling and application. Available in three different sizes for use with: 32, 35 and 40mm diameter dies.
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