New In-Situ Particle Counter for Water Analysis

The PC-2200 from the Spectrex Corporation (USA), In-Situ Particle Counter, is a unique and easy-to-use instrument designed to permit thorough inspection of liquids without consuming the sample. It is ideal when critically clean liquids are needed. A laser beam permits observation of small particles by near-forward light scatter. In addition, a scanning and detection system is provided to automatically quantify the number of small particles in one cc (milliliter) of the contained liquid.

A specially designed fixture, the “V” Block, automatically holds in correct alignment any standard 150 mL beaker or calibration standard. The spring automatically pushes the bottle up into the “V” position. It is easily removed (by unscrewing two 6/32 screws) for small vial or flow-thru cell attachment.

The Model PC-2200 Particle Counter provides all of the facilities needed for rapid inspection of bottled and flowing liquids. Small particulate matter is automatically quantified by a scanning laser beam and the results presented on a digital display. A minimum size selector is provided for this quantification measurement and is normally set to 1µm.

Spectrex Corporation also offers a portable version of the Particle Counter, the PC-2300.