Beckman Coulter has extended the range of its LS 13 320 particle size analyser to allow high-resolution, reproducible measurement of samples from .017 to 2,000um.
The enhanced LS 13 320 also adds Rosin-Rammler and Folk and Ward Phi methods to its full offering of standard analytical capabilities.
The instrument's Tornado dry powder dispersing system keeps sample particles intact, allowing true measurement of the original samples.
The company said that reproducibility is typically better than one per cent.
These features combine with the extended size range to provide high-accuracy/high-resolution detection without the risk of missing either the largest or the smallest particles in a sample.
The LS 13 320 differs from other laser-based instruments by virtue of its wide dynamic size range, number of detectors and sample measurement options.
Reverse Fourier optics incorporated in a fibre-optic spatial filter system optimise light scattering measurement.
Polarisation intensity differential scattering (PIDS) technology from Beckman Coulter furthers detection capabilities in pharmaceutical, plastics, food and beverage, and other applications.
Elsa Burgess, director at Beckman Coulter Particle Characterisation Business Center, said: 'The expanded analytical range of the LS 13 320 will provide our customers with the ability to more accurately monitor and control their samples and processes.'
