MODEL 5524-X
SOFT X-RAY AEROSOL CHARGER
Bipolar charging without radioactive sources
The GRIMM 5524-X soft X-ray Aerosol Charger neutralizes the irregularly charged particles in the atmosphere or generated aerosol to a defined stationary-state charge distribution, regardless of the initial charging state of the aerosol prior entering the neutralizer. The GRIMM 5524-X is a bipolar charger that generates positive and negative ions by soft X-ray radiation instead of a radioactive source such as Americium – 241, Krypton-85 or Nickel-63.
Soft X-rays are easily absorbed by the surrounding air and have low permeability. The GRIMM 5524-X is safe, easy to use and requires minimum maintenance. No transport and storing restrictions facilitate various applications in the field of aerosol research.
NOTE: The regulations concerning radiation protection (for X-ray radiation) differ between the countries and the individual federal states. To obtain information on the handling regulations, please contact the competent authority in your country / federal state.
Overview
- non-radioactive source
- no transport / storing restrictions
- no particle, electromagnetic waves or ozone generation
- low maintenance
- easy to operate and safe
- embedded controller
- compatible with GRIMM SMPS+C and SMPS+E systems
Applications
- neutralizer for aerosol sizing with SMPS systems
- neutralizer for particle generators
- fundamental aerosol research
- investigation of particle charging
TECHNICAL DATA
| maximum particle concentration |
107 p/cm³ |
ion generation method | soft X-ray < 9.5 keV |
tube acceleration voltage | 11 kV |
equivalent X-ray dose | < 0.13 µSv/h at 10 cm distance |
aerosol flow rate | 0.3 - 5 L/min |
aerosol medium | Air or N2 |
| power supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| power consumption | 7.2 W |
cooling | natural cooling with ambient air |
dimensions (h x w x d) | 19.1 x 7.2 x 27.3 cm (7.5 X 2.8 x 10.8 in) |
weight | 1.11 kg (2.45 lbs) |