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Malvern Nano-ZetaSizer

Dynamic light scattering for particle size distribution and zeta potential.

Dynamic light scattering for particle size distribution and zeta potential.

Malvern · Zetasizer Nano

What it does

Particles suspended in a liquid move under Brownian motion, and the scattered light fluctuates as they do. Analysing those fluctuations gives the hydrodynamic size distribution. A related measurement of how particles migrate in an electric field gives the zeta potential, which predicts whether a suspension will stay dispersed or aggregate.

Key capabilities

  • Hydrodynamic size distribution
  • Zeta potential and colloidal stability
  • Aggregation studies over time or temperature
  • Small sample volumes

Applications

Nanoscience · Biotechnology · Pharmaceutical · Environmental

Sample types

Nanoparticle suspensions, colloids, emulsions, liposomes and protein solutions.

Technical specifications

ParameterValue
Size rangeTo be confirmed
Zeta potential rangeTo be confirmed
Concentration rangeTo be confirmed
Cell typesTo be confirmed
Confirmed values are pending from the facility. Nothing here is estimated.