Abstract: A method of automated preparation of a sample material for a chemical or compositional analysis is disclosed that includes arranging the sample material in a receptacle, storing the sample inside the receptacle in a conditioning cabinet, and grinding the sample material by way of a ball mill apparatus. The ball mill apparatus may include an extraction container, at least one grinding element provided in the extraction container and an agitator adapted to move the at least one grinding element relative to the extraction container when the sample material is placed in the extraction container. The method may further include placing the sample material together with the receptacle in the extraction container, and grinding the receptacle together with the sample material by agitating the extraction container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel device for determining the physical and chemical stability of substances and formulations by means of samples. Said device is provided with a vibration spectrometer, a container (1) for storing the samples in controlled conditions, a robot (10) for transporting the samples between the vibration spectrometer (12) and the container, and a computer (13) for controlling the processes and for automatically storing and evaluating the spectra of the samples received by the vibration spectrometer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel device for determining the physical and chemical stability of substances and formulations by means of samples. Said device is provided with a vibration spectrometer, a container (1) for storing the samples in controlled conditions, a robot (10) for transporting the samples between the vibration spectrometer (12) and the container, and a computer (13) for controlling the processes and for automatically storing and evaluating the spectra of the samples received by the vibration spectrometer.