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Characterization Instruments
| Image | Device Type | Manufacturer and Model | Description | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Spectrometer | DSMS Mass Spectometer | DSMS Mass Spectometer | E133 |
| Refractometer | AR200 Refractometer meter | Reichert AR200 Digital Handheld Refractometer has the capability to measure RefractiveIndex (nD) of liquid solutions to a precision of +/-0.0001or % Solids (Brix) to +/-0.1 with a range of 1.3300 to 1.5600nD and 0 to 95% Solids (Brix). | E136 |
| Density Meter | Anton Paar DMA 5000 | The DMA 5000 is used to perform accurate density measurements over a specified density, temperature, and viscosity range | E135 |
| Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) | Wyatt DynaPro NanoStar | The DynaPro NanoStar DLS instrument is used for the analysis of protein solutions, promiscuous inhibitors, buffers or other products in solution. | E136 |
| Nanodrop | Nanodrop One | Quantify and qualify DNA, RNA, and protein samples in seconds with only 1-2 µL, and obtain full-spectral data. | E134 |
| Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) | Nexus 670 ThermoNicolet | The Nexus 670 is a high-resolution FTIR instrument with a spectral range that | E136 |
| Thermal Analyzer (TGA + DSC) | Netzsch STA 449 F1 Jupiter | Simultaneous thermogravimetry (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analysis for measurements such as melting/crystallization properties, glass transitions, corrosion studies, and thermokinetics. | A115 |
| UV-VIS Spectrophotometer | Thermo Scientific Evolution 201 | The Thermo Scientific Evolution 201 features a wavelength range of 190-1100 nm | E136 |
| Bilayer Overtone Analysis Instrument | Unitron and SRS | The Thermo Scientific Evolution 201 features a wavelength range of 190-1100 nm Fisherbrand -20°C 333773H01 Freezer | A121 |
| Freezer | Fisherbrand | Fisherbrand -20°C 333773H01 Freezer | A119 |
| Conductivity Meter | EcoSenseEC300A | EcoSenseEC300A Conductivity Meter | A121 |
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Created December 1, 2017, Updated January 31, 2026