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HORIBA Partica LA-960V2 Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser

Laser diffraction particle size distribution from 10 nm to 5 mm in wet or dry dispersion, supporting powder specification, formulation and quality control.

Laser diffraction particle size analyser on a laboratory bench
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Operational
ISO 13320
ISO 14887

In short

Laser diffraction particle size distribution from 10 nm to 5 mm in wet or dry dispersion, supporting powder specification, formulation and quality control. The HORIBA Partica LA-960V2 determines particle size distributions by laser diffraction, applying Mie and Fraunhofer theory to the angular scattering pattern produced by a red laser diode and a blue LED source.

Measurement principle
Laser diffraction (Mie / Fraunhofer)
Measurement range
10 nm – 5,000 µm
Light sources
650 nm red laser diode and 405 nm blue LED

Services on this instrument

Prices are a guide and may change with any additional requests. Our team will contact you to confirm the scope and the final price.

Overview

The HORIBA Partica LA-960V2 determines particle size distributions by laser diffraction, applying Mie and Fraunhofer theory to the angular scattering pattern produced by a red laser diode and a blue LED source. The dual-wavelength optics extend the measurable range from 10 nanometres to 5 millimetres in a single run. Samples are introduced as aqueous or solvent suspensions through the circulating wet cell with ultrasonic de-agglomeration, or as free-flowing powders through the dry feeder, so that both the primary particle and the agglomerate state can be characterised. Outputs include volume-weighted distributions, D10/D50/D90 percentiles, span and specific surface area estimates reported in line with ISO 13320. The instrument serves pharmaceutical, ceramic, cement, pigment, battery material and food applications in which particle size governs flow, packing, reactivity and dissolution behaviour.

Measurement principle

Capabilities

  • Particle size distribution from 10 nm to 5,000 µm in a single measurement

  • Wet measurement in water and organic solvents with ultrasonic dispersion

  • Dry dispersion measurement for free-flowing powders

  • Reporting of D10/D50/D90, mean size, span and specific surface area

  • Mie and Fraunhofer models for transparent and opaque particles

  • Method development with controlled dispersion and refractive index parameters

Suitable samples

  • Ceramic and metal powders

  • Pigments, fillers and mineral powders

  • Battery electrode and cathode materials

  • Pharmaceutical actives and excipients

  • Emulsions and suspensions

  • Food and agricultural powders

Technical specifications

HORIBA Partica LA-960V2 Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser — Technical specifications
Measurement principleLaser diffraction (Mie / Fraunhofer)
Measurement range10 nm – 5,000 µm
Light sources650 nm red laser diode and 405 nm blue LED
Dispersion modesWet (circulating cell with ultrasonics) and dry feeder
Measurement timeApproximately one minute per sample
Reported parametersD10/D50/D90, mean, mode, span, specific surface area

Services on this instrument

Prices are a guide and may change with any additional requests. Our team will contact you to confirm the scope and the final price.
Manufacturer
HORIBA
Model
Partica LA-960V2
Catalogue no.
1
Reference standards
ISO 13320, ISO 14887

Quick answers

Particle Size: key facts

What is HORIBA Partica LA-960V2 Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser used for?

It is used for: Particle size distribution from 10 nm to 5,000 µm in a single measurement, Wet measurement in water and organic solvents with ultrasonic dispersion, Dry dispersion measurement for free-flowing powders, Reporting of D10/D50/D90, mean size, span and specific surface area, Mie and Fraunhofer models for transparent and opaque particles, and Method development with controlled dispersion and refractive index parameters.

Which samples can HORIBA Partica LA-960V2 Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser analyse?

Suitable samples: Ceramic and metal powders, Pigments, fillers and mineral powders, Battery electrode and cathode materials, Pharmaceutical actives and excipients, Emulsions and suspensions, and Food and agricultural powders.

Which standards does HORIBA Partica LA-960V2 Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser relate to?

Relevant standards: ISO 13320 and ISO 14887.

Which NAKTEM services use HORIBA Partica LA-960V2 Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyser?

Particle Size Distribution Analysis and Instrument Operator Training.

What results do I receive?

Typical deliverables: Volume-based size distribution chart and table (D10, D50, D90, mean diameters, span), Average of replicate measurements with repeatability assessment, Method summary covering dispersant, ultrasonic treatment and optical model parameters, Raw data export (CSV/Excel) and PDF report, and Statement of conformity to specification on request.

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