Particle Size & Zeta Potential Analyzer
AMERIGO is an innovative analyzer for the characterization of nanoparticle suspensions combining into the same instrument Particle Size and Zeta Potential measurements.
It is based on state of the art version of Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and Laser Doppler Electrophoresis (LDE) techniques offering high resolution, accurate and rapid measurement.
These two techniques provide complementary information about the nanoparticle solution: the size of the nanoparticles and the stability of the formulation.
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| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 Amerigo Brochure | 1.46 MB |
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Key features & benefits
- Three-in-one instrument
- Possibility to perform the measurements in a standard cell…
- …or using an interchangeable remote heads (see below)
- Sample compartment designed for standard 10mm x 10mm cuvettes – no specific consumables
- Measurements in two configurations: backscattering (170°) or transmission (17°)
- High durability vitreous carbon electrodes
- Easy-to-use intuitive software
- Software correlator – dynamic time slicing and data analysis feature
- Small footprint
Interchangeable measurement heads
In situ Head
Features
- In situ and contactless measurements: no risk of contamination
- Robust & Compact : easy to integrate in limited access environment
- Embedded visible alignment laser: easy installation and accurate positioning
- Adjustable working distance /scattering angle
- Cost- & Time-saving : no consumable, no tedious batch sampling
Applications
- In situ process monitoring
- Instrumental coupling
High Concentration Head
Features
- Based on the Dual Thickness Controller (DTC) technology
- Ideal for concentrated and/or dark suspensions (inks, emulsions, crude oil, etc.)
- No consumable : indebted sample cell
- Online measurement option (on demand)
- Compact : ability to work in confined environment (glove box)
Applications
- Measurement in controlled environments
- Routine lab measurements
AmeriQ Software
A software fully-dedicated to nanoparticle size and zeta potential measurements offers :
- User-friendly and intuitive user interface
- User-defined Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)
- Software correlator
- Dynamic time slicing option
- Enhanced and oryginal data treatement algorithms: Multimodal Continuous Algorithm (MCA) and Multimodal Discrete Algorithm (MDA), together with a standard Cumulant method
- Kinetic size distibution
- Exhaustive solvent database
- Reporting module
- Simulation module
Technical Features
| Particle size range | Particle size: 0.5 nm to 10 um / Zeta potential: 1 nm to 100 µm |
| Sample concentration | 0.0001% to 10% w/% (solvent dependent) |
| Zeta potential range | -500 mV to +50 0mV |
| Temperature control range inside the cell | 10°C to 70°C; +/-0,1°C (depending on cuvette cell material) |
| Mobility range | 10-10 to 10-7 m2/V.s |
| Sample cell | Cuvette cell with optical quality windows compatible with organic solvents |
| Sample volume | Typically 750 µL (Hellma cell: 10 mm light path) |
| Sample type | Aqueous & organic solvents - pH: 1-14 (depending on cuvette cell material) |
| Maximum sample conductivity | 300 mS/cm |
| Optical fiber output (optional) | Possibility to connect an external in situ head or DTC head |
| Measurement technology | Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) / Laser Doppler Electrophoresis (LDE |
| Laser source | Highly reliable 50 mW diode @635 nm coupled to automated optical attenuation system |
| Detector | Avalanche Photodiode (APD) |
| Data processing algorithm | Real Time Correlation / Fast Fourier Transform |
| Measurement angles | Particle size : 170° (backscattering) and 17° / Zeta potential: 17° |
| Resolution | Mobility = 10-10 m2/V.s or Zeta = 0,1 mV ( in water) |
| Operating conditions / Storage conditions | 15°C to 40°C / -10°C to 50°C – Relative humidity < 70% non condensing |
| Computer interface | USB 2.0 / Windows 10 / 32 or 64-bit |
| Dimensions | 33 cm x 33 cm x 38 cm (HWD) |
| Weight | 17 kg |
| Power supply | 100-115/220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 100 W max |
| CE certification | CE marked product – Class I laser product, EN 60825-1:2001, CDRH |
| ISO norm | ISO 13321 (1996) & ISO 22412 (2008) compliant, CFR 21 part 11 (option) - ISO 13099-2 : 2012 – Colloidal system – methods for zeta-potential determination – Part 2 : Optical methods |
| 2 years warranty |
| AmeriQ® software & Instruction manual |
| Remote heads in situ or DTC |
| Calibration kit (option) |