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ECS-FS Nano High-Energy Vibratory Ball Mill (1800 rpm, 2*125 mL), EFSNOHEVBM

ECS-FS Nano High-Energy Vibratory Ball Mill (1800 rpm, 2*125 mL), EFSNOHEVBM

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To achieve true nanosize-output, a high-energy vibratory ball mill must operate at significantly higher frequencies than standard mixers. For research in advanced battery electrodes or solid electrolytes, these mills are used to reduce particles from micrometer scales down to the 10–100 nm range through intensive impact and friction.

In a high-energy vibratory mill, the jar undergoes high-frequency, small-amplitude oscillations. This creates a "chaotic" movement of the grinding media, where the balls strike each other and the jar walls with high kinetic energy (Ek = 1/2mv^2). (1) Impact Force: Breaks down brittle crystalline structures. (2) Shear Force: Essential for exfoliating layered materials (like graphite) and refining particle size. (3) Mechanochemical Activation: The energy is often high enough to trigger chemical reactions or phase changes at the surface of the particles.

To reach the nanometer scale, the system must be optimized far beyond standard "mixing" protocols:

  1. Grinding Media (Balls): It is highly recommended to use micro-media (0.1 mm to 1.0 mm) for the final stages. Smaller balls provide a much higher frequency of contact points per volume. Normally Yttrium-stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) is the gold standard due to its high density (6.0 g/cm3) and extreme wear resistance, preventing sample contamination.
  2. Frequency and Amplitude: High-energy units typically operate at 30–60 Hz (1,800–3,600 RPM). Amplitude: Usually set between 1–10 mm. For nanosizing, a smaller amplitude at a higher frequency is often more effective at generating the necessary shear.
  3. Slurry vs. Dry Milling: Wet milling is highly recommended for nanosizing. Using a solvent (ethanol, NMP, or DI water) prevents particle agglomeration (where small particles stick back together due to Van der Waals forces).
Part Number
  • EFSNOHEVBM (EFS-NOHEVBM)
Power
  • AC110 or 220V±10%, single phase, 50/60Hz, 750 W 
Milling Features
  • Vibratory grinding/milling/mixing
  • Both dry/wet milling can be operated
  • High-Frequency vibration in horizontal arc shape back and forth
  • Milling jar vibration frequency: Max. 1800 rpm (adjustable).
  • Milling time: 10-60 s
Milling Jar (Optional) Features
  • Jar Volume: Max. 125 mL/each (dual jar). The maximum processing capacity is 250 mL. 
  • Jar Materials: Stainless Steel, PTFE, Zirconia, Tungsten Carbide. (The milling jars are not included in the standard package and please purchase it as accessories additionally. Milling balls in 1-30 mm.
  • Standard Milling Jars EFSANOHEVBMMJ125

       

         

    Particle Features
    • Max size of feeding powder: < 10 mm
    • Output Power size after milling: ~100 nm
    Low Temperature Version (Optional)
    • If the low-temperature (-50°C) vibratory ball mill is required, the integration with a liquid nitrogen or cooling water is available upon request.

             

    Heating Version (Optional)
    • If the milling jars need to be operated at the high temperature (Max. 200°C, 1200 W), the heating version can be supplied upon request.

                 

    Certification
    • CE certified
    • UL and CSA certification is available upon request at extra cost
    Dimension
    • L680 * W540 * H320 mm
    Weight
    • ~95 kg

     

    References:

    T. Yoshida, et al., Vibration characteristics of an operating ball mill, J. Phys.: Conf. Ser., 2019, 1264, 012016

    H. Lee, et al., Using the discrete element method to analyze the breakage rate in a centrifugal/vibration mill, Powder Technology, 2024, 36, 14, 6748–6764

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