概要
Ideally, for zeta potential measurements, a long linear capillary cell is used to separate the measurement zone from the vicinity of the electrodes, and provide a long enough surface for a smooth electro osmotic profile to develop. Also, a narrow capillary restricts the current for a given applied voltage, to reduce Joule heating. These features increase measurement accuracy and repeatability.
The disposable folded capillary cell has the advantages of a linear capillary cell, as well as the convenience of being a disposable ‘plug and play’ cuvette.
- 電極を含めて完全に使い捨てが可能なセル
- 低導電性の試料を使用して数百回の測定を行うことができます。
- Compatible with the diffusion barrier method for improving protein mobility measurements.
- Eliminate cross contamination by changing cell.
- 主にゼータ電位測定用ですが、粒子径測定にも使用できます。
動作
The folded capillary cell is molded from polycarbonate, with gold plated electrodes with a springy beryllium-copper base.
When the cell is inserted into the instrument the electrodes connect with solid gold contacts in the cell area.
Use of polycarbonate means that cell is designed for use with aqueous dispersants and buffers.
The cell is filled via standard Luer fittings which are compatible with the disposable and glass syringes with Luer fittings.
After filling, the cell is sealed using plugs provided with each cell.
As the sample can be left in the cell, it can be reinserted for re-measurement at any time.
Although the cell is primarily designed for the measurement of zeta potential, the sample size can also be measured in the cell. It can be useful to measure the size before and after a zeta potential measurement to show that the measurement has not affected the sample by causing aggregation.
This is typically a problem when measuring the zeta potential of molecules such as proteins, where contact with the electrodes can cause denaturing.
The folded capillary cell is compatible with the ‘diffusion barrier’ measurement method (patent applied for), that separates the sample from the electrodes. This is done by filling the cell with buffer, then introducing a small volume of sample into the measurement zone.
仕様
仕様
| システム構成 | Zetasizer Nano ZSP, ZS, Z, ZS90. |
|---|---|
| 測定対象物 | Aqueous samples. |
| 試料量 | 0.75mL. |
| 動作温度 (°C) | 0°C - 70°C. |
| 含むもの | Folded capillary cell, two stoppers for each cell. |
| 材料 | Polycarbonate cell, gold plated Beryllium Copper electrodes. |