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TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS

DynaPro NanoStar Dynamic Light Scattering

Dynapro NanoStar Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) Instrument

The DynaPro NanoStar is a dynamic light scattering (DLS) instrument that is used for the analysis of protein solutions, promiscuous inhibitors, buffers or other products in solution. Please see manual.

Specifications/Capabilities

  • Size Range of Radius: 0.2 nm to 2500 nm
  • Scattering Angle: 90°
  • Laser Wavelength: 658 nm
  • Laser Power: 10 mW - 100 mW (Programmable)
  • Min. Sample Volumes: 1 µL standard cuvette and optional disposable plastic cuvettes
  • Temperature Range: -15 °C to 150 °C, dry nitrogen bleed with pressure sensor for operation below 20°C
  • Correlator (100 nsec sampling time in a multi-tau layout): 512 channels
  • Data Acquisition Time: 1 s to 3600 s
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 357 mm x 175 mm x 595 mm
  • Static Scattering Molecular Weight Range: 300 Da to 106 Da
Created October 31, 2012, Updated April 5, 2022
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