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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

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MDL number:
MFCD00243243
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

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

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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.

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

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCM1956
BCCM0808
BCCK5158
BCCJ3360
BCCG8971

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