Malvern Zetasizer Nano Series, Accessories Manual

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General cells and cuvettes Chapter 2
Zetasizer Nano accessories guide Page 2-5
Disposable low volume
polystyrene (ZEN0118) Disposable low volume
polystyrene (ZEN0040)
Application Size Size
Typical solvent Water, water/alcohol Water, water/alcohol
Optical quality Good to very good Good to very good
Minimum
Sample volume 50μl 40μl
Advantages Low cost
Low volume
Single use disposable (no
cleaning)
Low cost
Low volume
Single use disposable (no
cleaning)
Disadvantages Requires careful filling to
avoid bubbles
Not resistant to organic
solvents
Unsuitable for use at high
temperatures. (above 70°C)
Only 90°C systems
(Zetasizer Nano S90, ZS90,
Zetasizer μV)
Requires careful filling to
avoid bubbles
Not resistant to organic
solvents
Unsuitable for use at high
temperatures. (above 70°C)
Only applicable to systems
with NIBS optics
(Zetasizer Nano S/ZS/ZSP)
Material Polystyrene Polystyrene
Glass - square aperture
(PCS1115) Glass - round aperture
(PCS8501)
Application Size, molecular weight Size, molecular weight
Typical solvent Water, most organic and
inorganic solvents Water, most organic and
inorganic solvents
Optical quality Excellent Excellent
Minimum
Sample volume 1ml 1ml
Advantages Highest optical quality
Can use nearly any
dispersant
Reusable
Highest optical quality
Can use nearly any
dispersant
Disadvantages Requires cleaning after
measurement Requires cleaning after
measurement
Material Glass Glass