Automatic BET Surface Area and Porosity Analyser
The Climber Series provides automated surface area and pore structure characterisation using advanced gas adsorption techniques.
Product Overview
The Climber Series provides automated surface area and pore structure characterisation using advanced gas adsorption techniques.
Designed for laboratories requiring reproducibility, throughput and analytical flexibility, it enables precise BET specific surface area analysis and pore size distribution measurement across a wide range of materials.
With multi-station analysis capability and independent degassing options, the system supports high sample throughput without compromising data quality. It is suitable for both research-intensive environments and regulated industrial laboratories.
Features & Benefits
Parallel Sample Ports
Run several analyses in one sequence.
Dedicated Pre-Treatment
Simultaneous degassing streamlines preparation.
Ultra-Low Detection
Reliable data at minimal adsorption levels.
Stable Pressure Regulation
Consistent isotherm control throughout testing
Hands-Free Operation
Automated workflows reduce manual intervention
Key Features
- Multi-Station Analysis – Simultaneously analyse multiple samples to maximise laboratory throughput.
- Independent Degassing – Parallel preparation improves workflow efficiency and consistency.
- High Sensitivity Detection – Accurate low surface area measurement with excellent repeatability.
- Automated Operation – Streamlined adsorption testing with minimal operator intervention.
- Comprehensive Data Software – Advanced modelling and pore analysis tools included.
- Flexible Gas Options – Supports nitrogen and other adsorption gases for varied applications.
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About the Automatic BET Surface Area and Porosity Analyser
Accurate characterisation of surface area and pore structure is fundamental in materials science, process development and quality assurance. The Climber Series BET surface area and porosity analyser is engineered to deliver reproducible gas adsorption measurements across microporous, mesoporous and macroporous materials.
At its core, the system utilises the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller theory to determine specific surface area through controlled adsorption of gas molecules onto a solid surface. By measuring adsorption and desorption isotherms under precisely regulated conditions, it enables detailed pore size distribution analysis using established models including BJH and t-plot methods.
For UK laboratories operating in regulated environments, reproducibility is critical. The Climber Series integrates precise pressure control and high-accuracy transducers to ensure reliable isotherm generation. This is particularly important for catalyst development, pharmaceutical excipient validation and carbon material optimisation, where minor surface variations can significantly affect performance.
Multi-station capability is a defining advantage. Laboratories managing high sample volumes, such as battery materials research groups or industrial QA departments, can analyse multiple samples simultaneously. Independent degassing stations allow pre-treatment to occur without delaying measurement cycles, reducing workflow bottlenecks that are common in single-port systems.
The instrument supports nitrogen adsorption at 77 K as standard, suitable for most BET surface area measurements. Optional gas configurations enable expanded analysis capability, supporting specialised applications in microporous materials or chemisorption studies.
Software plays a central role in modern laboratory efficiency. The Climber Series includes intuitive analysis software capable of generating adsorption isotherms, calculating BET surface area values and modelling pore size distributions. Data export supports reporting for ISO-compliant environments and research publication.
Pictured: Tubing System
The precision design of manifold piping minimizes the dead volume of the manifold and maintains a high vacuum for a long time. The low-power solenoid valve and sensor systems ensure the internal system temperature stability.
In pharmaceutical development, understanding pore structure is vital when assessing tablet dissolution behaviour or excipient performance. In catalysis, surface area directly correlates with active site availability. In advanced ceramics, pore structure influences mechanical strength and thermal resistance. Across these sectors, accurate porosity analysis informs both product performance and process optimisation.
For UK universities and industrial research centres, grant-funded projects often demand traceable, defensible data. The Climber Series supports rigorous experimental documentation, enabling laboratories to meet funding body and regulatory expectations.
From low surface area metal oxides to high surface area activated carbons, the system is designed to handle a wide analytical range. High sensitivity detection ensures accurate measurement even at low adsorption volumes, supporting advanced research applications.
Importantly, SciMed provides UK-based technical support, installation and training. For procurement teams, this ensures reduced risk during capital equipment acquisition and ongoing confidence in long-term operation.
The Climber Series is therefore not simply a BET analyser. It is a scalable analytical platform supporting materials innovation, process optimisation and quality control across UK research and industry.
Pictured: High-Throughput & Rapid Testing
Compact high-throughput gas line design with an intelligent and precise gas control program greatly improves testing efficiency. 6 samples 5-point BET test can be completed within 20 minutes.
Specifications
| CIQTEK Climber BET Specific Surface Area and Pore Size Analyzer Specifications | ||
| Test Performance | Test Flux | 2/4/6 stations optional, parallel testing |
| Test Gases | N2, Ar, CO2, Kr, and other gas. | |
| Measurement Range | Specific surface area: 0.0005 m2/g and above. Pore size: 2 to 500 nm pore size accurate analysis, 0.35 to 2 nm pore size routine analysis Total pore volume: 0.0001cc/g and above | |
| Test Accuracy | Specific surface area repeatability (RSD) ≤ 1.0 %; Most repeatable deviation of several pore sizes ≤ 0.15 nm | |
| Partial Pressure Range | 10-5 ~ 0.999 | |
| Degassing | Independent sample pretreatment equipment, independent 6 groups of temperature control | |
| Temperature Control Range | Room temperature~400 ℃, temperature control accuracy: ±0.1 ℃ | |
| Software Functions | Analytical Models | BET surface area, Langmuir surface area, t-plot analysis, BJH, HK, SF, DR/DA, MP method, NLDFT pore size distribution |
| Hardware Structure | Pressure Sensor | 1000 Torr, accuracy <0.1% FS |
| P0 Tube | Individual stainless steel P0 tubes for each module | |
| Vacuum Pumps | Individual stainless steel P0 tubes for each module | |
| Dewars | 3 L | |
| Dimensions | Width 63cm x Depth 51cm x Height 72cm, Weight 53kg | |
Applications
Battery Materials
Characterisation of lithium and sodium battery materials including anodes, cathodes, conductive additives and separator components.
Ceramics & Electronics
Surface area and pore structure analysis of oxide, nitride and carbide ceramics, electronic ceramics and advanced ceramic composites.
Biomedical Materials
Analysis of pharmaceutical excipients and biomedical materials such as magnesium stearate, aluminium hydroxide and clay minerals.
Environmental Materials
Characterisation of activated carbons, calcium-based sorbents and molecular sieves used in environmental remediation and filtration.
Catalysts
Surface area and porosity measurement of catalyst supports including molecular sieves, titanium dioxide, MOFs and metal catalysts.
Construction Materials
Porosity analysis of mineral powders including cement additives, magnesium compounds and clay-based construction materials.
"The CIQTEK Climber Series is an advanced BET surface area and porosity analyser designed for precise gas adsorption analysis across a wide range of materials."
Product FAQ's
It measures specific surface area and pore size distribution using gas adsorption techniques.
Powders, catalysts, carbons, ceramics, pharmaceuticals and advanced materials.
Yes, high sensitivity detection enables accurate low surface area analysis.
Yes, data export and reproducibility support ISO and GMP environments.
Nitrogen is standard, with additional gases available for specialised applications.
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