Particle Size Analyzer (Particle Analyzers / Particle Sizer)

Particle analyzers are used to determine the size and distribution of particles making up a material. Particle size analyzers are used in numerous fields for research and development, manufacturing and for quality control and product testing. Different technologies enable analysis across a wide range of sizes, of particles in powder, liquid, aerosol or other forms, and of materials ranging in diversity from soil, paint and cosmetics to nasal spray and proteins.

Laser diffraction particle size analyzers calculate particle size from the angle of light scattered by a stream of particles passing through a laser beam. This technique allows for continuous measurement of bulk material across a wide size range (10 nm to 3 mm). The size limits and sensitivity of a laser diffraction particle analyzer depend on the number and placement of detectors in the instrument. Dynamic light scattering particle analyzers are mainly used for analyzing particles in solution (size range: 1 nm to 6 um). Dynamic light scattering determines size from the fluctuations in scattered laser light intensity created by the particles’ Brownian motion. Induced grating particle size analyzers identify the size of even smaller particles (0.5 nm to 200 nm) in solutions by electrically aligning the particles and then measuring their diffusion.

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CompanyMalvern PanalyticalMalvern PanalyticalMalvern PanalyticalMalvern PanalyticalMalvern Panalytical
ItemMastersizer 3000E Particle Size AnalyzerMastersizer 3000+ Particle Size AnalyzerZetasizer Lab Particle Size and Zeta Potential AnalyzerZetasizer Pro Particle Size AnalyzerZetasizer Ultra Particle Size Analyzer
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Catalog NumberMastersizer 3000EMastersizer 3000+Zetasizer LabZetasizer ProZetasizer Ultra
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DescriptionThe Mastersizer 3000 is highly regarded as the premier laser diffraction particle size analysis instrument on the market for design, performance and software user experience. However, some customers do not immediately need the advanced functionality that the Mastersizer 3000 offers. Malvern have ... Read MoreMastersizer 3000+ builds on the trusted and market leading Malvern Panalytical platform to define the next evolutionary step in particle size analysis.

Key Benefits
  • Quality data you can rely on
  • Saves valuable time
  • Method development made simple
  • Guidance through every measurement stage
  • Makes
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The Zetasizer Lab system offers traditional 90-degree side-scatter size measurements but still offers enhanced features. The Zetasizer Lab incorporates Adaptive Correlation, M3-PALS and constant current zeta mode as well as our extended size range analysis when used with ZSU1002 capillary cell.

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The Zetasizer Pro is a robust and versatile system for the measurement of particle and molecular size and electrophoretic mobility and zeta potential of nanoparticles. It enables size measurements to be performed up to three times quicker, compared to previous models, accelerating sample throughput ... Read MoreThe new Zetasizer Ultra is our most advanced system for the measurement of particle and molecular size, particle charge and particle concentration, and represents the most intelligent and flexible instrument in the Zetasizer range.

Features:
  • Multi-Angle Dynamic Light Scattering (MADLS) scheme for
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TypeLaser DiffractionLaser Light ScatteringParticle size and zeta potential analyzerParticle size and zeta potential analyzerMulti-Angle Dynamic Light Scattering (MADLS) with NIBS optics
Particle Size0.1 to 1000 µm(Lab and Pro) 0.1 - 1000 µm / (Ultra) 0.01 - 3500 µm0.3 nm to 15 µm0.3 nm to 10 µm (diameter)20.3 nm to 10 µm (diameter)2
Detector(s)Log Spaced State-of-the-Art Detector arrayLog-spaced arrayAvalanche PhotodiodeAvalanche PhotodiodeInquire
Measuring Time< 10 s< 10 secInquireInquireInquire
Light SourceMax. 4mW He-Ne, 632.8nm(Lab / Pro / Ultra) Max. 4mW He-Ne, 632.8 nm / (Ultra) Max. 10mW LED, 470nmInquireInquireInquire
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