Theory Guides
Our in-depth Theory Guides explore topics surrounding particle characterization and performing accurate measurements.
Guide to Choosing a Particle Sizer
This guide explores the considerations that must be taken into account when selecting a particle sizing instrument including:
- Size Range
- Throughput
- Accuracy
- Precision
- Reproducibilty
- Resolution
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Guide to Choosing a Zeta Potential Analyzer
Before you purchase a Zeta Potential analyzer, read our helpful guide to ensure you’re selecting the right instrument for your testing needs. This guide covers quantitative and qualitative factors that must be considered including:
- Support
- Ease-of-use
- Versatility
- Life-cycle Cost
- Electrophoretic mobility range
- Throughput
- Accuracy
- Precision
- Reproducibilty
- Resolution
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Guide to Determination of Particle Size – Making an Effective and Reliable Measurement
In this guide, you will learn about best practices for determining particle size. Key areas covered include:
- The Importance of Particle Size
- Choosing a Particle Size Analyzer
- Step-by-step guidelines for determining particle size including visual, microscopic, and instrumental measurements
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Guide to Proper Sample Preparation – Electrostatically-Stabilized Nanoparticles in Water
This guide reviews the necessary steps to ensure your sample is properly prepared for testing. You’ll find information on:
- Preparation of glassware, syringe, and syringe filter
- Preparation of diluent
- Preparation of latex standard for analysis
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Guide for DLS sample preparation
In this guide, we’ll review the steps that should be taken to prepare your sample for DLS analysis. Topics covered include:
- Understanding DLS nomenclature
- Aqueous measurements
- Dry sample dissolution
- Liquid sample preparation
- Concentrations
- Filtering the solution
What is a Particle?
Learn more about particles in our helpful guide. Topics covered include:
- Elementary vs. Fine Particles
- The Ideal Particle
- Targeted Drug Delivery with a Spherical Particle
- Spherical Agglomerates
- Other Globular Particles
- Non-spherical Particles
What is Particle Size?
This guide covers many aspects of particle sizing. Areas reviewed include:
- Length vs. Mass
- To Be or Not To Be a Sphere
- Spherical Geometry
- Equivalent Sphere Diameter
- Image Analysis
- Three Types of Radii
What is a Continuous Particle Size Distribution?
This guide reviews issues surrounding continuous particle size distribution. Topics covered:
- Differential Distribution
- Cumulative Distribution
- Which Distribution Should I Use to Best Present My Data?
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What is a Discrete Particle Size Distribution?
This guide reviews issues surrounding discrete particle size distribution. Topics covered:
- Cumulative Distribution Tabular Format
- Cumulative Distribution Graphical Format
- Histogram of Frequency Distribution
- Plot of Frequency/µ vs. Size
- Plot of Fraction/µ vs. Size
- Which Discrete Distribution Should I Use To Best Present My Data?
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What is Particle Size Distribution Weighting?
This guide explores topics related to particle size distribution weighting. Key areas include:
- Transform One Weighting to Another
- Relationship Among Transformed Distributions
- Warning Signs to Watch For
- Which Weighting Should I Use to Best Present My Data?
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