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Introduction
Congratulations on your acquisition of the 8550 ShatterBox, from SPEX
SamplePrep.
This section intends to introduce the reader to basic grinding principles and to
familiarize him or her to the 8550 ShatterBox.
Historical
background
Since its introduction in the
1980’s
, the SPEX SamplePrep ShatterBox has become
the most popular “swing mill” in America. Now as then, it remains the most efficient
way to pulverize up to 100ml in volume (or 100g in weight) of brittle material to
analytical fineness. The unit has many advanced features, including a touchscreen
with programmable timer, an automated clamp, a safety-interlocking automated
door, and horizontal grinding container insertion/removal.
