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Size Standard and Count Control 8 µm

Size and count controls

Size Standard and Count Control 8 µm

Cat. No.
22080-20
Diameter
8 µm
Pack size
20 mL
Type
Certified reference material

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Technical data

Nominal diameter8 µm
Formsuspension
Concentration10⁷ ± 10% particles/mL
Counting channel≥ 6 µm
MaterialMonodisperse polystyrene microspheres
Refractive index1.59 at 589 nm
Density1.05 g/cm³ (slow settling)
Diameters0.1-100 µm
Nominal concentrationFrom 10⁹ particles/mL (0.4 µm) to 10⁴ particles/mL (90-100 µm), referred to a threshold channel
Count uncertainty±10%
Diameter traceabilitySI, including NIST
CalibrationElectron or optical microscopy, ESZ, SPOS, laser diffraction and ADC, with reference materials from ISO/IEC 17025 accredited institutes and NIST SRMs
Pack20 mL dropper bottle
StorageRoom temperature (4-30 °C)

Description

Size standard and count control in the same bottle: monodisperse polystyrene microspheres with diameter traceable to SI, including NIST, and number concentration checked on every lot, with a count uncertainty of ±10%. The low-residue aqueous medium keeps background interference to a minimum, and concentrations are ready for direct use or simple dilution in liquid laser particle counters. Refractive index 1.59 at 589 nm and density 1.05 g/cm³, so settling during the test is slow. 20 mL dropper bottles with long shelf life at room temperature.

Applications

  • Size calibration of liquid laser particle counters
  • Count accuracy check on a threshold channel
  • Routine checks and instrument validation
  • Known dilutions to check concentration linearity

What you receive

Certificate

Lot certificate with certified diameter or concentration, traceable to NIST and SI.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the standards traceable?

Yes: mean diameter, standard deviation and uncertainty are traceable to NIST and the International System of Units (SI) and stated on the certificate of every lot. The ISO/IEC 17025 series is certified by an accredited metrology laboratory.

Which control do I need for USP <788>?

For subvisible particle counting in injectables, use the PharmaCount controls: the USP <788> set for routine verification, the 3M and PC sets for single diameters. For USP <729> there is PharmaCount BiCal.

Can I order a diameter I do not see?

Yes: other diameters, concentrations and dyes are available on request. Tell us the value you need and we will send a quote.

How do I see the prices?

List prices per pack, excluding VAT, are shown after signing in to the customer area. With the quote request we confirm price, availability and delivery time.