Equipment
Listed below are the major microscopes, ancillary equipment, and facilities available to users of the Microscopy Suite. Click the equipment name for more information on each piece of equipment.
Please be aware that the ITG staff cannot respond to questions about particular pieces of equipment or software packages unless those questions are related to research conducted in the ITG laboratories. The ITG does not sell, lease, or distribute equipment or software, save that clearly marked as developed by the ITG.
Equipment
NanoSight NS300
The Malvern NanoSight NS300 is a revolutionary dynamic light-scattering particle-sizing system that is capable of measuring particle size distribution and concentration in aqueous solutions. Rather than employing photodetectors (such as photomultiplier tubes [PMTs] or avalanche photodiodes [APDs]) to measure light scattering, the N300 utilizes a high-sensitivity video camera to track the Brownian motion of particles in solution. With a 488-nm laser light source and fluorescent filters, the N300 can easily target specific fluorescent particles, with a particle size range of 10 to 2000 nm and a range of concentrations from 1 x 10^6 to 1 x 10^9/ml.
Features:
- Simultaneous measurement of multiple characteristics, saving time and sample volume
- Visual validation of results gives extra confidence
- Minimal sample preparation
- On board temperature control
- Choice of laser wavelengths
For additional information about this piece of equipment, see the Calendars, Contacts, and Fees pages.
| Primary Contacts | |
|---|---|
| Secondary Contacts | |
| Manufacturer | Malvern Panalytical |
| Equipment Model | NanoSight NS300 |
| Location | B674 |
| Phone Numbers | (217) 265-0875, (217) 265-5071 |
Facilities
Wet Lab - B612
Bench space, fume hood, some chemicals and solvents, dual source metal evaporator, pH meter, dissecting scope, microbalance, glow discharge system, reverse osmosis water purification system, sonicator, sputter coater, critical point dryer, low speed bone saw, osmium plasma coater, and other equipment.
BL-2 Lab - B420
Bench space, biosafety cabinet for sample manipulations, centrifuge, and two incubators for short-term sample storage.
Microscopy Suite
405 North Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL
61801 USA
(217) 300-0566