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# Morphological characterization of particles and powders by morphogranulometer

## You would like to perform a morphological characterization of particles and powders using a morphogranulometer

Advanced characterization instrument covering a spectrum from 500 nm to several mm. Its flexibility makes it an ideal tool for expert diagnostics, product development, and industrial quality control. This morphogranulometry technique enriches laser particle size analysis data for a detailed understanding of the reactivity and behavior of your samples.

### Optimize the performance of your materials: cutting-edge morphological characterization

In high-tech industries, conventional [laser granulometry](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-laser-granulometry.md) analysis is no longer sufficient. To control the [flowability of a powder](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-powder-characterization/laboratory-flowability-testing.md), the reactivity of an active ingredient, or the strength of an [alloy](https://filab.fr/en/analysis-of-metallic-alloys-in-the-laboratory.md), particle shape is just as important as [particle](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-particulate-contaminant.md) size.

At the FILAB laboratory, morphological characterization using a morphogranulometer allows us to go far beyond a conventional [granulometric distribution](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-particulate-contaminant/laboratory-for-particle-size-distribution-analysis-according-to-iso-17025.md).

### Why is powder morphology your performance lever?

The shape, surface appearance, and heterogeneity of batches directly influence the properties of your products and the profitability of your processes:

**Powder fluidity**: avoid flow and clogging problems.

**Chemical reactivity**: optimize exchange surfaces and bioavailability.

**Stability and mechanics**: ensuring the durability and resistance of your finished materials.

**Compressibility**: ensuring the cohesion of your tablets or sintered parts.

**Process behavior**: securing the mixing, granulation, injection or projection stages.

### The morphogranulometer: precise indicators for each particle

  morphogranulometer:
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Equivalent diameter (actual size)

Length/Width and aspect ratio

Elongation and circularity (sphericity)

[Roughness and surface finish](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/surface-roughness-analysis.md)

Agglomeration rate

Detailed statistical distribution (each particle is classified)

## The FILAB laboratory assists you in the morphological characterization of particles and powders using morphogranulometers

### Why perform morphological characterization of particles and powders using a morphogranulometer?

 Secure your product performance
In [medications](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/health-pharmaceutical-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-medication.md), morphology directly impacts dose reproducibility. In [additive manufacturing](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-powder-characterization/additive-manufacturing-powders/), the sphericity of metal powders determines the density and quality of laser fusion.

 Optimize your industrial processes
Powder with excessively sharp angles can lead to filling defects or production variability. Morphological analysis helps identify the root cause of production malfunctions.

 Qualify your suppliers and compare your batches
In the event of quality drift or change in machine behavior, the morphogranulometer allows for an objective comparison of two batches to detect a change in distribution or an increase in agglomerates.

### Materials analyzed in the laboratory

- Metals: powders for additive manufacturing and thermal spraying.
- Healthcare: pharmaceutical active ingredients, excipients, microparticles.
- Chemistry: pigments, mineral fillers, powdered polymers.
- High performance: ceramics, nanoparticles.

### Why choose FILAB for the morphological characterization of particles and powders using a morphogranulometer?

With its dual expertise in chemistry and materials, the FILAB laboratory offers morphological analysis and assessment services for particles and powders using morphogranulometers to qualitatively evaluate your particles.

With its experience in particle morphological characterization and engineering, the FILAB laboratory supports you in in-depth investigations of the particles required for your production processes.

## Our services

[Particle size measurement](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-granulometric-analysis/laboratory-particle-size-measurement.md)

[Nanoparticle analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-nanomaterial/laboratory-analysis-nanoparticle-characterization.md)

Identification and search for particles

[Analyse de particule inconnue](https://filab.fr/blog/2024/03/particules-inconnues-produit-pharmaceutique.md)

[Nanoscale classifications of particles](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-nanomaterial.md)

[Particle counting](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/laboratory-identification-counting-particulate-contmaninant.md)

### FILAB's granulometric analysis approach: comprehensive expertise

For a complete understanding of your materials, we correlate morphology with chemical composition using a combination of techniques:

  [### SEM-EDX

for ultra-detailed surface](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy.md) [### BET

for the overall particle size distribution](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-bet/boratoire-mesure-surface-specifique-analyse-bet/) [### Sieving

for the overall particle size distribution](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/sieve-analysis-laboratory.md) [### FTIR

for the analysis of chemical purity and composition](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-ftir-spectroscopy.md) [### ICP-OES

for the analysis of chemical purity and composition](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-icp-icp-ms-icp-aes.md)
## Our FAQ

 What is the typical duration of the analysis?
Turnaround times vary depending on the nature of the analysis and the complexity of the expert assessment project.

However, FILAB is committed to providing fast turnaround times tailored to your industrial constraints and urgent needs.

 What is image analysis morphogranulometry?
This is a cutting-edge technique that combines particle size measurement (particle size analysis) and shape analysis (morphology). Unlike conventional laser particle size analysis, this method captures actual images of thousands of particles to provide a detailed distribution of their physical dimensions.

 What is the difference between morphogranulometry and laser granulometry?
Laser particle size analysis considers all particles as perfect spheres. Morphogranulometry offers significant added value by detecting:

- Irregular shapes: elongated, flat, or angular particles.
- The presence of fibers or aggregates: often invisible or misinterpreted by conventional statistical methods.
- The detection of outliers: precise identification of a few large grains within a batch of fine grains.

 For which sectors is this analysis important?
- Pharmaceuticals: to guarantee the bioavailability of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and the stability of tablets.
- Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): to ensure the flowability of powders and the density of final parts.
- Cosmetics: for the feel (texture) and dispersion of pigments.
- Metallurgy: for quality control of specialty metal powders.

 How to get a quote from FILAB?
To obtain a quote, you can contact our team via our contact form, by phone, or by email.

Simply tell us your requirements (type of material, desired analysis, applicable standards, urgency, quantity of samples, etc.). We will then send you a personalized technical and pricing proposal within 24-48 hours.