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Operation and settings
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Producing PSL solutions
Measurements using two different PSL solutions were performed at the
Palas plant for test purposes:
• PSL solution with latex particles 100 nm in size
• PSL solution with latex particles 3 µm in size
The solutions were produced with the following materials:
PSL solution
Base fluid
Latex concentrate
PSL solution,
3 µm
Demineralized water
(pure water), 100 ml
25 drops
Thermo Scientific™
Duke Standards™,
3 µm
PSL solution,
100
n
m
Demineralized water
(pure water), 100 ml
30 drops
Thermo Scientific™
Nanosphere™ Size Stan-
dards,
100 nm
The PSL solution has to be mixed well before measurement. This is particu-
larly important when the solution contains large particles. If the solution is al-
lowed to rest for an extended period, unintentional sedimentation can occur.