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Permeability leader Versaperm has introduced a sensitive new instrument to measure vapour permeability for a wide range of gasses, including O2, N, He, Hydrocarbon-based and water vapour. Versaperm’s new-version MkVI meter can measure permeability and diffusive flow across samples, finished packages, seals and equipment – for an enormous range of commonly used gasses. Most materials, seals, pipes and equipment are subject to vapour diffusion which can lead to performance changes in many materials. It can also result in anything from reduced drug potency through instrument and electronics failure. The Versaperm meter can
determine vapour permeability for almost any material and gas, and can give results in as little as 30 minutes. Conventional gravimetric measurement takes days or even weeks and is less accurate and repeatable.