NTA
NTA stands for Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis and is a technique used to determine the size distribution and concentration of nanoparticles. The NTA makes use of the phenomena related to the light scattering of nanoparticles, and this technique provides information about the diameters and densities of nanoparticles.
NanoSight Pro
NTA can quickly and accurately measure the size distribution and concentration of nanometer-sized particles. This is ideal for characterizing a large number of nanoparticle samples.
NTA is used for nanoparticle sizes, usually between 10 and 1000 nanometers. This provides the flexibility to characterise various types of nanoparticles.
Real-Time Monitoring: NTA devices can monitor the movement of nanoparticles in real time.
High Resolution: NTA is a high-resolution technique that can even detect size differences, often at the sub-micron level.
NTA is used as an important research and analytical tool in many fields such as nanotoxicology, nanomedical research, development of nano-materials and industrial applications. These properties are critical in terms of understanding the properties of nanoparticles and improving their applications. In our laboratory, there is NanoSight Pro, which has the highest technology developed in this field.
Specification
General
Technology | Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis |
Size range (diameter)1 | 50 nm - 1000 nm |
Particle concentration2 | 106 to 109 particles / mL |
Minimum sample volume | 250 μL |
Advanced Concentration Algorithm | Concentration Upgrade |
System
Product Compliance | Product Laser Class 1 (BS EN 60825-1:2014) EMC Directive (EN IEC61326-1:2021) Low Voltage Directive (IEC 61010-1:2010 IEC 61010-1:2010/AMD 1:2016) |
Camera | High sensitivity sCMOS (USB-3) |
Laser information | Beam wavelength (maximum power output): 642 nm, max power <50 mW (red) |
Temperature control range | 5 °C below ambient up to 70 °C |
Temperature readout | Automatic |
Syringe pump | Continuous sample flow with 1 mL syringes |
Dimensions (W, D, H) | 250 x 350 x 340 mm |
Weight of instrument | 11 kg |
Weight of laser module | 1.6 kg |
Power requirements | AC 110 – 240 V, 50-60 Hz, 4.0A |
Ambient operating conditions | Up to 80% rH at 31 °C then decreasing linearly to 50% at 40 °C |
Additional options
Fluorescence – automatic selection3 | 650 nm Long-pass filter |
1 Dependent on sample and instrument configuration
2 Sample dependent
3 Optional functionality. Long-pass filters available for each laser wavelength