Homogenizers are used to break down samples—including food products, cosmetics, soil, plant matter, tissues, and more—before those samples are analyzed. The goal of homogenization is to produce a sample with the analytes of interest dispersed uniformly throughout. There are handheld and bench-mounted configurations available, along with a variety of probes to match various sample types. For a list of homogenizer manufacturers, see our online directory: LabManager.com/homogenizer-manufacturers
6 Questions to Ask When Buying a Homogenizer:
- What type of samples and materials are being processed? At what volumes?
- How much wattage is required to process samples?
- How many samples can be processed at once?
- How long does homogenization take?
- How much heat is generated? This is important to know if you have heat-sensitive samples.
- How noisy is the homogenizer?
Purchasing Tip
Regardless of the properties of your sample, there will be a mill that can process them. Learn about matching mills to samples, properly preparing samples, and more at LabManager.com/choosing-a-mill
Homogenizer Buying Considerations
Determining which type of homogenizer you need can be a challenge. You must consider sample type, intended particle size, cleaning requirements, ease of use, and more. Learn how you can effectively manage all these variables at LabManager.com/buying-a-homogenizer