Measurement of inorganic particle size using dynamic light scattering method.
Dynamic light scattering allows for the measurement of particle size and size distribution of nanoparticles dispersed in a liquid without separating the particles.
Here, we present examples of particle size measurement for silica and alumina particles in an aqueous medium.
Particles in a solution exhibit Brownian motion that depends on their size, and the fluctuations in the scattered light caused by illuminating the particles are also size-dependent. By observing and analyzing these fluctuations, we can determine the particle size and size distribution.
[Alumina Measurement Results and Discussion]
- As alumina approaches neutrality from a strongly alkaline condition, it nears its isoelectric point.
- The surface charge of the particles decreases.
- The repulsion between particles diminishes.
- It can be inferred that particle aggregation is occurring.
[Silica Measurement Results and Discussion]
- It is believed that the isoelectric point is on the strongly acidic side.
- In the pH range of 3 to 10, particle aggregation does not occur.
- Particle size is maintained below 50 nm.

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