Melting Point Testers

GAO’s melting point testers are composed of the following components: 

• Heating Element: This component provides controlled and uniform heat to the sample, gradually increasing the temperature to facilitate melting. 
• Sample Holder: Often a capillary tube or a small chamber, it securely holds the sample in place during the testing process. 
• Temperature Sensor: A precise sensor, such as a thermocouple or RTD (resistance temperature detector), monitors the sample's temperature accurately. 
• Optical System: An integrated magnifying lens or camera system allows the observer to detect the exact point of melting visually. 
• Control Unit: This includes digital displays and control interfaces for setting parameters, monitoring temperature, and recording data. 
• Cooling System: In some advanced melting point testers, a cooling mechanism is incorporated to quickly reset the apparatus for subsequent tests. 
• Software: Modern testers may include software for automated data collection, analysis, and reporting, enhancing ease of use and accuracy. 

GAO Tek’s melting point testers have the following functions: 

• Determining Melting Point: The primary function of GAO Tek melting point testers is to accurately measure the temperature at which a substance transitions from a solid to a liquid. This precise determination is crucial for characterizing materials. 
• Assessing Purity: GAO TEK Melting point testers help assess the purity of a compound. Pure substances have a specific melting point, while impurities typically cause variations, such as a lower and broader melting range. 
• Identifying Compounds: By comparing the measured melting point with known values, our melting point testers assist in identifying unknown compounds, and verifying their identity in research and quality control. 

• Quality Control: In industrial settings, GAO melting point testers ensure that products meet specified standards. Consistent melting points indicate batch-to-batch uniformity, which is vital for our product reliability. 
• Research and Development: In R&D, our melting point testers provide valuable data on the thermal properties of new materials, aiding in the development of new compounds and formulations. 
• Compliance and Documentation: GAO Tek modern melting point testers often feature digital recording and reporting capabilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and facilitating easy documentation and analysis of results. 

GAO Tek’s melting point testers are rugged, versatile, and precision measurement instruments. They comply with applicable industry standards such as: 

• ASTM D1519 
• ASTM E324 
• USP <741> 
• ISO 3146 
• Ph. Eur. 2.2.14 
• DIN 53181 
• JP 2.60 

Our melting point testers help our customers comply with relevant U.S. government regulations such as: 

• 21 CFR Part 11 
• 21 CFR Part 210 
• 21 CFR Part 211 
• FDA GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) Regulations 
• EPA TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) 

Our melting point testers help our clients comply with relevant Canadian government regulations such as: 

• Canadian Food and Drugs Act 
• Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) 

• Health Canada GLP Guidelines 
• Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standards 

Our melting point testers, also called, melting point devices, melting point instruments, melting point machines, melting point analyzers, melting point detectors, melting point measurement systems, thermo-melting point apparatuses, melting point determination equipment, and thermal analysis apparatus. 

Our melting point testers have the following applications: 

• Pharmaceutical Industry: Melting point testers are used to determine the purity and identity of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients, ensuring consistent quality and efficacy of medications. 
• Chemical Industry: These instruments are essential for characterizing and verifying the composition of chemical compounds, aiding in quality control and regulatory compliance. 
• Polymer Industry: Melting point testers help in assessing the thermal properties of polymers and resins, crucial for material selection and product development. 
• Food Industry: In food science, melting point testers are used to analyze fats and oils, ensuring product consistency and quality. 
• Cosmetics Industry: They are used to test the melting points of waxes and other ingredients in cosmetics, ensuring the stability and performance of the final products. 
• Academic and Research Institutions: Melting point testers are fundamental tools in educational laboratories and research facilities, providing data for various scientific studies and experiments. 
• Environmental Testing: These devices are used in environmental labs to analyze the melting points of pollutants and hazardous substances, contributing to environmental monitoring and safety. 

More detailed information on such applications in various industries can be found (linked to the Industry Page of this category). 

Our melting point testers are further grouped by their features: automatic, benchtop, laboratory-use, and multi-sample. 

Below are our resource pages containing useful information on Melting Point Testers: 

FAQ on Melting Point Testers under the Category Chemical & Life Sciences - GAO Tek 

How to Choose a Melting Point Tester 

Components of Melting Point Testers 

Operation, Maintenance & Calibration of a Melting Point Testers 

Customers in the U.S. and Canada of Melting Point Testers  

Applications of Melting Point Testers 

Our melting point testers can be shipped overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from a nearby warehouse in the U.S. or Canada and can also be shipped globally.