Table 2.
The technology, instrument, and particle size range suitable for each particle size
| Technology | Particle size range | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor dispersion analysis | 0.2 nm to >20 nm | Viscosizer |
| Dynamic light scattering | <1 nm to >1 μm | Zetasizer |
| Nanoparticle tracking analysis | <30 nm to >1 μm | NanoSight |
| Resonant mass measurement | 50 nm to 5 μm | Archimedes |
| Laser diffraction | <100 nm to >2 mm | Mastersizer, Insitec, Spraytech |
| Spatial filter velocimetry | <50 μm to 6 mm | Parsum |
| Automated imaging | <1 μm to >3 mm | Morphologi (G3 and G3-ID), Sysmex FPIA |