Chapter 2
General cells and cuvettes
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Cell and cuvette options
The cells and cuvettes described in this section can be used for all measurements.
Folded capillary cell
(DTS1070 / DTS1060/61)
Disposable polystyrene
(DTS0012)
Application
Size, zeta potential
Size
Typical solvent
Water, water/alcohol
Water, water/ethanol
Optical quality
Good to very good
Good to very good
Minimum
Sample volume
0.75ml
1ml
Advantages
Low cost
Single use disposable (no
cleaning)
Use with MPT-2 Titrator
No sample cross-
contamination
Fast sample change over
(This cell is described later in
this chapter)
Low cost
Single use disposable (no
cleaning)
No sample cross-
contamination
Disadvantages
Not resistant to organic
solvents
Unsuitable for use at high
temperatures (above 70°C)
Not resistant to organic
solvents
Unsuitable for use at high
temperatures (above 70°C)
Material
Polycarbonate
Polystyrene
