Hello all,
I got this Zetasizer result recently and did a quick scanning here to learn how experts read these results. And end up with these data:
1.The most useful or serviceable info is the intensity and size diagram.
2. We should focus on Z-average and Pdi.
3. Having more than one peak refers to a non-homogenous sample or aggregation.
Please can anyone correct me if there was anything wrong mentioned above.
And What Infos can I get from the peak's width? Is there a number to contrast?
Lastly, how can I learn to read these diagrams professionally? I did extensive research on youtube But was not lucky with any.
P.S: this sample is for a microemulsion tested after nine days of preparing.
KINDLY ADVISE ME.
There isn't a "professional" way to read the graphs.
Read chapter 4 of the manual - it explains what's provided on the report (diagram).
Thank you.
I‘ve already read a catalog but it seems another one.
I found the one you mentioned and will read it.
Thanks for your time.
John Francis Miller
Hello Tala Abdali , you can find the manual as a pdf file on the computer where the software is installed. Start - Programs - Malvern Instruments - Documents - Manuals , there are a few useful documents, the main Zetasizer document is the largest file. There is a lot of information on the company website. I would also like to encourage you to send a data file to the help desk, https://www.materials-talks.com/blog/2014/08/19/faq-how-can-i-submit-a-data-file-to-the-help-desk/
And here are a few extra blogs that might help you become even more familiar with the topic:
https://www.materials-talks.com/blog/2014/11/17/tips-tricks-for-nanoparticle-characterization/
https://www.materials-talks.com/blog/2014/07/10/faq-peak-size-or-z-average-size-which-one-to-pick-in-dls/
Zetasizer Nano Support Channel on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2wIBTZfZRjf_eFKDb2pGEqGvP1yVS9u9
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