Buchi Melting Point M-560

The BUCHI Melting Point M-560 is a compact benchtop instrument for accurate visual determination of melting, boiling and cloud points in accordance with European, USP and Japanese Pharmacopoeia methods. Three capillary samples are analysed simultaneously and observed through an integrated 2.5x magnifying viewer, with results shown on a high-resolution colour display and archived by an integrated video-recording function. The wide operating range from 10 to 400 °C covers virtually every organic and inorganic substance of interest to pharmaceutical, chemical and academic laboratories, while user-selectable heating rates allow the operator to balance throughput against accuracy for routine identity checks or for high-precision reference substance characterisation. Real-time video capture lets operators review the transition retrospectively, share results with reviewers and archive full documentation for quality assurance. The intuitive interface, minimal consumable requirements (standard glass capillaries) and rapid heat-up/cool-down cycles make the M-560 an efficient choice for QC benches that run dozens of samples per day, and its compact footprint fits easily into small teaching or R&D labs.

Key specifications:

• Temperature range: 10 to 400 °C

• Sample capacity: 3 capillaries in parallel

• Detection method: visual (operator observation)

• Integrated 2.5x magnifying viewer

• Large high-resolution colour display

• Video recording of the phase transition for documentation

• Fully compliant with European, USP and Japanese Pharmacopoeia methods

Applications:

• Pharmaceutical identity and purity testing

• QC of chemical substances and synthetic intermediates

• Academic teaching and research