88511

Micro particle size standard based on polystyrene monodisperse

analytical standard, size: 12.0 μm

• Synonym(s): Monodisperse polystyrene latex particles (12.0 μm), monodisperse polystyrene microbeads (12.0 μm), monodisperse polystyrene microspheres (12.0 μm), polystyrene monodisperse microparticles (12.0 μm), Size standards
• MDL number: MFCD00243243
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• form: aqueous suspension; particles
• crosslinking: 2 % cross-linked
• concentration: 2% (solids)
• particle size: 12.0 μm std dev <0.2 μm, coeff var <2%
• application(s): glass & ceramic; industrial qc; pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

Monodisperse polystyrene based micro particles (size: 12.0 μm) are a particle size standard, designed to identify the particle size distribution (PSD) profile of test samples.

Application

Used to calibrate, qualify and monitor the performance of particle size analyzers, surface scanning instruments and particle counters.
Also used:

• in acoustic traps to study the effect of particle detection on trapping performance of lab on a chip systems
• as a reference of known dimensions to characterize real-time imaging systems
• as a calibration standard to validate the Airy Disc First Fringe (ADFF) analysis technique based on size measurements.

Features and Benefits

• suitable for routine instrument calibration checks, testing and corrections
• available in 5 mL pack size as a neat sample

Analysis Note

For every lot exact values of particle size and standard deviation are determined with an accuracy of 0.001 μm. The size determination of these particles follows procedures described by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, USA) respectively by the Community Bureau of Reference (BCR), esp.:

• Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
• Scanning electron microscope
• Light microscopy
• Coulter^™ counter with MDF-system

Calibration of equipment is carried out with NIST-respectively BCR-particle size standards.

Legal Information

Coulter is a trademark of Beckman Coulter, Inc.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 410.0 °F
• Flash Point(C): 210 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves