The process principle of vacuum freeze dryer (freeze dryer) is based on the three state change of water. Through a low-temperature vacuum environment, the ice in the material is directly sublimated into water vapor, thereby achieving efficient drying. The core process is divided into three stages:
1. Pre freezing stage: Quickly cool the material to -30 ℃ to -50 ℃ to completely freeze the moisture into ice crystals, avoiding structural damage.
2. Sublimation drying stage: Under vacuum (pressure below 610.5Pa) and low temperature (-20 ℃ to 0 ℃) conditions, ice directly sublimates into water vapor, and about 90% of the water is removed by a water trap.
3. Analysis of drying stage: Increase the temperature appropriately (20 ℃ to 40 ℃) to remove bound water, and the final residual moisture should be less than 5%.
The vacuum freeze dryer mainly has the following characteristics:
1. Retain active ingredients: Low temperature drying to avoid deactivation of thermosensitive substances such as proteins and vitamins.
2. Structural Porosity: After drying, the material is loose and porous, with good rehydration properties, approaching a fresh state.
3. Long term storage: Vacuum environment inhibits microbial growth and extends shelf life.
4. Widely applicable: suitable for fields such as medicine, biological products, high-end food, etc.
This technology achieves high-quality drying of materials through precise control of temperature and vacuum degree, becoming a key equipment in the high-end field.
