Thermo Scientific™ ChromoSphere™-T Certified Size Standards

Achieve high visual contrast with Thermo Scientific™ ChromoSphere™-T Certified Size Standards, colored polymer microspheres with NIST™-traceable diameters.

Supplier:  Thermo Scientific™ BK400T

Catalog No. 09-980-124

Description

Achieve high visual contrast with Thermo Scientific™ ChromoSphere™-T Certified Size Standards, colored polymer microspheres with NIST™-traceable diameters. These reference and calibration materials are used in the testing of filtration systems, vial cleaning evaluations, contamination control studies and calibration of injection devices.

ChromoSphere-T Size Standards were developed for use as reference or calibration materials in applications where a high visual contrast is desired. The product line consists of a large assortment of uniform particle sizes between 50 and 500 microns in either red or black color.

• Internally dyed with deeply colored red or black dyes, resulting in very high contrast and visibility relative to most background materials
• Mean diameters traceable to the standard meter through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Calibrated by optical microscopy
• Made from cross-linked polystyrene divinylbenzene (PS-DVB) copolymer
• Available as dry powders
• Easily dispersed in aqueous media with the aid of a small amount of surfactant or in lower alcohols, such as methanol or ethanol
• Minimal dye extraction when particles are suspended in pure alcohols

Note:

• Other organic solvents, such as ethers or chlorinated hydrocarbons, should be avoided because they will swell the particles and completely extract the dye.

Specifications

• Additive: May contain trace amount of dispersant
• Concentration: 100% solids
• Contents: Dry dyed polystyrene (DVB) microspheres
• Color: Black
• Material: Polystyrene Divinylbenzene (PS-DVB)
• Includes: Certificate of Calibration and Traceability to NIST
• Quantity: 1 g
• Size Distribution: s = 18µm, 4.8% CV
• Diameter (Metric): 400 μm

• Certifications/Compliance: Certificate of Calibration and Traceability to NIST
• Content And Storage: Store at room temperature in a dry area. Store upright and keep bottle tightly sealed. Respiratory protection from dust is recommended.
• Description: Designed for use as reference or calibration materials in applications where high contrast is required.
• For Use With (Application): Cleaning Evaluation, High Contrast Reference and Calibration
• Product Type: Size Standard Particles
• Particle Density: 1.05g/cm³
• Refractive Index: 1.59 at 589nm (25°C)
• Stability: Product stable for a minimum of 24 months