Particle size is the measurement of the dimensions of individual particles that make up a material. Particle size can range from nanometers to millimeters. The most common way to measure particle size is using a particle size analyser.
Particle size is a critical factor in product quality across various industries. Implementing a robust particle analysis method within your quality control processes is essential. But what exactly does particle size analysis entail?
In this article, we will define what particle size analysis is, why it's important, and how particles are recorded.
Particle size is the measurement of the dimensions of individual particles that make up a material. Particle size can range from nanometers to millimeters. The most common way to measure particle size is using a particle size analyser.
Dynamic Light Scattering method {DLS} is most commonly used to analyse the particle size as per Brownian motion of particles observed and Measurement range is 0.6 nm* – 10 μm.
The particle size can affect the rate a substance will dissolve. Smaller particles have a smaller surface area, therefore making dissolution occur more quickly. The pharmaceutical industry uses this information when designing drugs, as drugs with a smaller surface area will be metabolized more quickly.Particle size plays an important role for bioavailability of formulations.
Otsuka Elzneo works on the principle of Dynamic light scattering & measures particle size, zeta potential and molecular weight of a particle. It can be used for particle concentration measurement, microrheology and structural analysis of gel networks.
It works on the principal of Dynamic light scattering which measures fluctuations in scattered light intensity due to Brownian motion of particles.
Particle size analysis is an important parameter in Material Science. Labindia Instruments offers other advanced techniques to perform the analysis. To know more about our solutions, write us at enquiry@labindia.com
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