Equipment Model

Anton Paar Litesizer 500

Description

The Litesizer 500 is an advanced nanoparticle analyzer designed for precise characterization of nano- and microparticles in dispersions. It enables measurements of particle size, zeta potential, and molecular mass using dynamic light scattering (DLS), electrophoretic light scattering (ELS), and static light scattering (SLS), all from a single instrument.

Lab

CIF Room No: 3155

Institute

Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility

Location

CIF Room No: 3155, FD-III, Pilani Campus Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India

• Applications

  • Nanomaterials characterization

  • Formulation stability analysis in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics

  • Quality control in chemical and material manufacturing

  • Zeta potential analysis for colloidal stability studies

  • Biotechnology: Protein aggregation and molecular size analysis

• Key Features

  • Simultaneous analysis of particle size, zeta potential, and molecular mass

  • High sensitivity and accuracy for nanoscale measurements

  • Intuitive software interface with One-Click operation

  • Automatic sample positioning and laser alignment

  • Temperature-controlled measurements for consistent results

• Limitations

  • Sample must be in dispersion or solution form

  • Highly turbid or opaque samples may affect accuracy

  • Limited performance with very low or high concentrations

  • Zeta potential measurement sensitive to sample conductivity

  • Requires careful sample preparation and handling