particle size analyzers, laboratory equipment, powders, suspensions, particle size analysis

The NiComp 380 submicron particle size analyzer uses dynamic light scattering (DLS) to obtain particle size distributions for samples with particles ranging from 1 nanometer to 5 microns.  Through the use of NiComp's proprietary analysis algorithm, the 380 is able to analyze complex multi-modal distributions with the highest resolution and reproducibility available.

particle size analyzers, laboratory equipment, powders, suspensions, particle size analysis

In a liquid suspension of small particles, molecules of the liquid strike the suspended particles at random causing the particle to move with what is called Brownian Motion.   Smaller particles move faster than larger particles.  When laser light is passed through the suspension,  some of the light is scattered with a frequency related to the speed of the particles.  Smaller particles move faster so they scatter light at a higher frequency.  By measuring and analyzing the scattered light over time (dynamic light scattering), the particle size distribution of the suspended particles can be determined.

     Particles                     Scattered light

( particles moving with brownian motion move randomly in all directions.  The animation is for concept only )  

Particle size analyzers, laboratory equipment

particle size

Size Range 1 to 5,000 Nanometers

Rapid Analysis

Multi-Angel Optional

Results In 5 Minutes

Auto-Dilution

Auto-dilution eliminates the need for manual dilution of concentrated samples.

 

Auto-Dilution Option

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