Zeta potential analyzer for colloidal stability
Achieve precise control over colloidal stability and particle interactions with rapid, multi-parameter analysis, crucial for optimizing formulations and ensuring product consistency in continuous processing environments.
Measures and Analyzes Zeta Potential and Particle Size
The STABINO ZETA from Microtrac Retsch GmbH is an innovative zeta potential and dynamic light scattering analyzer designed for high-precision measurements of colloidal stability. Leveraging simultaneous multi-parameter assessment, it evaluates zeta potential, particle size, and other metrics with unmatched speed and accuracy. Ideal for R&D and quality control in sectors like pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food production, it performs rapid titrations to determine parameters such as isoelectric points, enhancing formulation optimization. Compatible with the NANOTRAC FLEX, this bench-top device supports continuous operation with minimal sample requirements, integrating seamlessly into laboratory settings. With automated titration speed adjustment, it improves throughput and reliability, suitable for applications from liposome stability to emulsion-based product testing.
Benefits
- Enhances formulation precision with simultaneous multi-parameter measurement.
- Speeds up quality assurance processes, completing analyses in minutes.
- Improves resource efficiency with minimal sample volume requirements.
- Enables comprehensive analysis with real-time data visualization and titration monitoring.
- Integrates easily into laboratory workflows, supporting a wide range of applications.
- Applications
- Polymers,Beverages,Ceramics,Food,Chemicals,Steel,Inks,Metals,Industrial minerals,Cosmetics,Microemulsions,Environment,Colloids,Adhesives,Emulsions,Life sciences,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Cosmetic creams,Detergent surfactants,Ceramic suspensions,Hair conditioners,Emulsion-based paints,Water treatment chemicals,Fruit juices,Adhesive formulations,Protein beverages,Lipid emulsions,Titanium dioxide dispersions,Liposomes,Polymer nanoparticles,Calcium carbonate fillers
- Steps before
- Sample preparation,Initial mixing,Dispersion,Sample dilution
- Steps after
- Data analysis,Formulation adjustment,Quality assurance,Stability testing,Agglomeration assessment
- Input ingredients
- suspensions,emulsions,nanoparticles,aqueous samples,samples with particles,polar organic solvents,acid solutions,base solutions
- Output ingredients
- zeta potential measurements,streaming potential,conductivity analysis,pH value results,temperature data,particle size distribution,isoelectric point determination,charge density measurements
- Market info
- Microtrac is known for its expertise in particle size and shape analysis, providing innovative measurement solutions used in various industries to ensure product quality and consistency. Their equipment is recognized for precision and reliability in laboratory and industrial settings.
- Zeta Potential Measurement Range (Charge)
- -3000 mV - +3000 mV
- Zeta Measurement Range (Size)
- 0.3 nm - 300 µm
- Conductivity Measurement
- Yes
- Conductivity Range
- Up to 350 mS cm^-1
- PH Measurement
- Yes
- PH Measurement Range
- 1 to 14
- Temperature Range
- 0°C - 90°C
- Temperature Accuracy
- ± 0.1°C
- Temperature Control
- Yes
- Sample Volume (Zeta Measurement)
- 0.95 ml - 10 ml
- Sample Concentration
- Up to 40%
- Humidity
- 90% non-condensing
- Sample Cell
- Teflon (10 ml,3 ml,1 ml)
- Electrophoretic Mobility
- Max. 14 (µm/s) / (V/cm)
- Titration
- Yes
- Titration Endpoints
- pH,zeta potential,conductivity,volume and time
- Reproducibility (Zeta)
- 2% with standard dispersion
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 180 x 300 x 260 mm
- Measurement Parameters
- Simultaneous zeta potential,streaming potential,conductivity,pH,temperature
- Measurement Speed
- Fast measurement,within a few seconds
- Titration Function
- Built-in,simultaneous parameter measurement
- Titration Speed
- Adaptive to sample reaction speed
- Sample Volume Range
- 0.95 ml - 10 ml
- Concentration Handling
- Up to 40 volume percent
- Titration Types
- pH,polyelectrolyte,salts
- Real-time Measurement
- Real-time curve progression view
- Measurement Range
- Zeta potential
- Temperature Control
- 0°C - 90°C with ±0.1°C accuracy
- Energy Usage
- Optimized for high sample throughput
- Mixing Mechanism
- Continuous rapid mixing prevents sedimentation
- In-situ Size Distribution
- Possible with NANOTRAC FLEX integration
- Water compatibility
- Yes
- Polar organic solvent compatibility
- Yes
- Acid resistance
- Yes
- Base resistance
- Yes
- Humidity tolerance
- 90% non-condensing
- Machine footprint
- 180 x 300 x 260 mm
- Sample cell volume
- 1 ml,3 ml,10 ml
- Temperature range
- 0°C - 90°C
- Sample volume for zeta measurement
- 0.95 ml - 10 ml
- Humidity
- 90 % non-condensing
- Integration possibilities
- Combine with NANOTRAC FLEX
- Control panel type
- Software-based control
- Titration speed adjustment
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Measurement parameters
- Customizable for up to 5-6 parameters
- Sample volume flexibility
- 0.95 ml - 10 ml