NICOMP 380 ZLS particle sizer

Dynamic Light Scattering is a method of determining the size of particles in a liquid by measuring the intensity of light scattered from the particles to a detector over time. As the particles move due to Brownian motion the light scattered from two or more particles constructively or destructively interferes at the detector. By calculating the autocorrelation function of the light intensity and assuming a particle distribution it is possible to determine the sizes of particles from 1 nm to 5 um. This instrument is also capable of measuring the Zeta potential of particles.

ITG users may reserve time on the NICOMP 380ZLS using the NICOMP 380 ZLS calendar.

Manufacturer:	Particle Sizing Systems
Equipment Model:	NICOMP 380 ZLS
Features:	Particle sizing from 1 nm to 5 microns
Location:	B650G
Contact Info:	Microscopy Suite Staff: Scott Robinson (217) 265-5071 Leilei Yin
Contact Person:	Scott Robinson Leilei Yin
Fees & Consumables:	See Microscopy Suite Fees
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File Format:	Particle Sizing Systems has stand-alone software to permit analysis of the data collected on the NICOMP 380 ZLS. To download the zipped software click here: ZPW388.zip. Unzip and view the README.txt for instructions.