Micromeritics BreakThrough Analyzer

BreakThrough Analyzer (BTA) – Dynamic Gas Adsorption and Separation Characterization

The Micromeritics BreakThrough Analyzer (BTA) is a versatile, high-precision system for gas and vapor adsorption analysis under process-relevant conditions. Designed for both transient and equilibrium studies, it delivers reliable, reproducible data on adsorption capacity, selectivity, and separation efficiency — ideal for materials such as zeolites, MOFs, and activated carbons.

With up to six precision mass flow controllers, two vapor sources, and patented blending valves, the BTA offers complete flexibility in gas mixing and flow control while minimizing dead volume. The thermostated environmental chamber ensures uniform temperature up to 200 °C, while the rugged resistance furnace allows automated sample activation up to 1050 °C. Optional integration with mass spectrometers (MS) and FTIR analyzers enables detailed gas identification and quantification.

At Prisma Scientific, our specialists provide training, application development, and technical support, helping laboratories perform accurate, repeatable breakthrough and dynamic adsorption analyses for both research and industrial process optimization.

Key Applications

• CO₂ capture and direct air capture

• Gas separations (olefin/paraffin, toxic gases, hydrocarbons)

• Fuel cell and energy materials

• Porous adsorbents, zeolites, and MOFs

• Water and vapor adsorption studies

Why Choose the BreakThrough Analyzer

Combining unparalleled gas control, advanced temperature management, and operator safety features, the BTA delivers the most reliable breakthrough data available. With flexible automation, expandable detector options, and true process simulation capabilities, it’s the definitive platform for understanding adsorption dynamics and material performance.

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