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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ItemomniDAWN™ Multi-angle Light Scattering (MALS) InstrumentAura PTx System Particle AnalyzersDAWN™ Multi-angle Light Scattering (MALS) Instrument
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Catalog NumberomniDAWNAura PTxDAWN
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DescriptionDelivering up to 4× faster runs with half the sample, the omniDAWN™ multi-angle static light scattering (MALS) photometer is purpose-built for UPLC™ and UHPLC systems for non-destructive absolute molar mass and size characterization of macromolecules and nanoparticles in solution. It provides ... Read MoreAccelerate protein formulation development and screening for therapeutic drug development

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The DAWN™ instrument is an advanced detector for precise characterization of proteins, polymers, and nanoparticles including viral vectors, lipid nanoparticles and vesicles. Using multi-angle static light scattering (MALS) and optional dynamic light scattering (DLS), DAWN analyzes molar mass... Read More
TypeMulti-Angle Light Scattering (MALS) photometerInquireMALS and optional DLS
Particle SizeInquire>1 µm (ECD) to <5 mm (ECD)Inquire
Detector(s)InquireInquireHigh-gain, high-dynamic-range photodiodes at 18 angles for MALS; optional avalanche photodiode that may be placed at any of four angles for DLS.
Fluorescence-blocking filters available for use with analytes that fluoresce when illuminated at the MALS wavelength.
Measuring TimeInquire1 minute/sample (BMI read time). 3 FL channels, 30 seconds/sample (FMM read time)Depedent on LC separation
Light SourceInquireInquire658 nm laser, programmable 10% - 100% of maximum power.

Optional: 785 nm for fluorescence suppression
ApplicationsWith standard SEC/GPC or EclipseTM (FFF system): determination of distributions of molar mass, size, conformation, conjugation ratio, and particle concentration. With the Calypso composition-gradient system: label-free characterization of biomolecular interactions, including self- and hetero-association as well as non-specific interactions.InquireWith standard SEC/GPC or EclipseTM (FFF system): determination of distributions of molar mass, size, conformation, conjugation ratio and particle concentration. With Calypso composition-gradient system: label-free characterization of biomolecular interactions including self- and hetero-association as well as non-specific interactions.
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