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National Centre for Nano-structured Materials (NCNSM)

Optical Instruments

Instrument:

Nanoparticle Size Analyzer

Make and model etc.:

HORIBA LB 550 (Dynamic Light Scattering)

Room number:

A017

Responsible person/s:

Manfred Scriba

Operator required?

No

Specifications:

Measurement principle: Dynamic light scattering theory
Measurement Range: 1nm to 6000nm
Measurement time: Approx. 2 minutes (From start the measurement to display the result)
Required sample amount for measurement: Approx. 0.1-15 mL
Dispersion medium: Water, organic solvents
Light source: 650nm Laser diode, 5mW (Class 1)
Detector: Photo multiplier tube
Cell: Cuvette, Vials
Temperature control range: 5-70°C Supply of cooling water is required depending on the operating environment conditions or temperature setting (The flow rate of approximately 0.4L/min. is required.)


Nanoparticle Size Analyzer

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