Vasco Kin Particle Size Analyzer

Real Time Correlation for Time-Resolved analyses
Brand: 
Cordouan Technologies
Category: 
Dynamic Light Scattering - DLS

The VASCO KIN™ is a new generation of Time-Resolved instrument for accurate kinetic analyses combined with an in situ and contactless remote optical head. It allows to monitor in Real Time nanoparticles synthesis, agglomeration or the stability of suspensions.

With a single and continuous measurement, VASCO KIN™ gives access to all characterization data of a reaction (size distribution, scattered intensity, correlogramms, etc.).

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L'unico strumento per analisi cinetica su nanoparticelle: VASCO KIN™ di Cordouan

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Application Fields

Nanoparticles
Paints, Inks & Pigments
Pharmaceutical Industry & Cosmetics
Oil Industry
Food Industry
Key features & benefits
  • Frequency stabilized Laser & Artefact-free Avalanche Photodiode (APD) detector
    • High measurement accuracy
    • Very Low scattering samples
  • Embedded dedicated PC including software correlation and a complete & dedicated software NanoKin®
    • User-friendly interface
    • Photon-counts storage for Time-Resolved analysis & post-analysis
    • Full report including kinetic analysis
  • Enhanced mathematic models
    • Better reliability of results
    • 2D Colormap of size distribution over time
Main specifications
  • Measurement principle: Optical Fiber Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
  • Measurement configuration: in situ / contactless remote probe
  • Particle size range: 0.5 nm  to 10 µm*
  • Concentration range: up to 40% wt*
  • Measurement time: from 2s up to 12 hours
  • Time resolution: down to 200 ms
  • Small footprint, no mobile part, easy-to-integrate in harsh environment

* Sample dependent

NanoKin® Software
NanoKin® Software - Home Page

VASCO KIN™ is delivered with its dedicated NanoKin® software which is user-friendly and fully-dedicated to kinetic analyses.

Vasco Kin Example

NanoKin® integrates innovative and unique functions such as: 

  • A software correlation with Photon-counts storage
    • Time-Resolved analysis and post-analysis
    • Real Time measurement
  • Enhanced mathematic models
    • Better reliability of results
  • A full report including kinetic analysis
  • A Simulation tool
  • A Data Replay mode

VASCO KIN™ is delivered with its dedicated NanoKin® software which is user-friendly and fully-dedicated to kinetic analyses.

NanoKin® also offers various results representations:

  • A 2D colormap of size distribution over time
  • A kinetic size distribution
The unique “Time Slicing” function allows VASCO KIN™ users to choose measurement’s resolution, by selecting a posteriori the analysis’ time scale.

Users then obtain corresponding correloramm & size distribution for the chosen time scale.

NanoKin® also permits the settings of user-defined Standard Operation Systems (SOPs):
  • Solvent
  • Temperature
  • Laser power
  • Etc

Technical Features

Optical head’s specifications
Measurement principle Optical Fiber Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
Sample volume (µL) Down to 8 µL (cell dependent)
Measurement configuration In situ – Contactless remote probe / user-defined
Cell types Standard disposable, µ-volume disposable, Quartz Suprazil standard, etc.
Solvent compatibility Aqueous & Organic solvents (cell dependent)
Scattering angle (°) 170°
Particle size range 0.5 nm to 10 µm (sample dependent)
Concentration range Up to 40% wt (sample dependent)
Dimensions / Weight 50 x 25 x 120 mm (HWD) / <0.5 kg
Hardware specifications (central unit)
Laser source High stability solid state laser (option blue and green)
Detector Artefact-free Avalanche Photodiode (APD)
Computing Embedded dedicated PC
Data processing Correlation and analysis software: NanoKin®
Time resolution Down to 200 ms (sample & measurement dependent)
Measurement time From 2 s to 12 hours
Operating / Storage conditions 15°C to 40°C / -10°C to 50°C – Relative humidity < 70% non condensing
Dimensions / Weight 220 x 220 x 64 mm (upper part) / 2.5 kg
220 x 220 x 48 mm (lower part) / 2.8 kg
System Compliance
CE certification CE marked product – Class 3b laser product – EN 60825-1:2001, CDRH
Normalization ISO 13321 (1996) & ISO 22412 (2008) compliant, CFR 21 part 11 (option)
Accessories & services
  1 year warranty, on site installation and training, online support
  NanoKin® (already installed) & Instruction manual
  Pelicase™ transportation case (option)
  NIST Certified latex suspension kit (option)
  Monitor display, keyboard, mouse
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