Dynamic Light Scattering
APPLICATIONS
- Measure particle size / size distribution in liquids
LIMITATIONS
- Sample with low particle concentration and large size distribution can’t give accurate results
- Light scattering is very sensitive to larger particles, pre-filtration sometimes is required
Malvern Zetasizer Nano ZS
Malvern Zetasizer Nano ZS can measure particle size/ size distribution and zeta potential in either aqueous or organic solvent.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Laser wavelength: 633 nm
- Minimum sample volume: ~1 ml
- Size range (diameter): 0.6 nm - 6 𝜇m
- Size range for zeta potential (diameter): 5 nm - 10 𝜇m
- Molecular weight range: 1000 - 2x107 Daltons
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Rod, K. A., Smith, A. P., Leng, W., Colby, S., Kukkadapu, R. K., Bowden, M., Qafoku, O., Um, W., Hochella, M. F., Jr., Bailey, V. L. and Renslow, R. S. (2020). Water-dispersible nanocolloids and higher temperatures promote the release of carbon from riparian soil. Vadose Zone Journal, 19(1), e20077. https://doi.org/10.1002/vzj2.20077
Introduction to Dynamic Light Scattering by Malvern Panalytical