RETSCH introduced the new CryoMill generation at this year's ACHEMA!


The CryoMill has been specially designed for cryogenic grinding. An integrated cooling system ensures that the grinding jar is continually cooled with liquid nitrogen before and during the grinding process. Thus the sample is embrittled and volatile components are preserved. Thanks to the Autofill System, liquid nitrogen is continually refilled in the exact amount which is required to keep the temperature at -196 °C. The user never gets into direct contact with the LN₂ which makes operating the mill particularly safe.

The new CryoMill achieves considerably improved grind sizes thanks to the increased oscillating frequency of 30 Hz. Another new feature is the possibility to store up to 9 SOPs. Further improvements include a reinforced housing, optimized liquid nitrogen duct and new accessories such as an adapter for 6 reaction vials and a 10 ml grinding jar. The mill can also be operated without cooling which makes it suitable for a vast range of applications.

Benefits at a glance:

• 3 different grinding modes: cryogenic, dry or wet
• closed LN₂-system for enhanced safety, avoids any contact of the user with LN₂
• screw-top grinding jars for convenient, leak-proof operation
• low LN₂-consumption

Watch the product video