Particle Size Analyzer

 
This Beckman-Coulter LS100Q Particle Size Analyzer (PSA) uses laser diffraction to measure the size distribution of particles in a given sample. Our particular model measures particles ranging in size from 0.4-1000 µm. It takes a matter of minutes to run each sample.

If you have samples that you would like analyzed, please contact us for pricing.

Contact Info:

Dr. Richard Styles: (803) 777-4588,

BLASST Lab: (803) 777-1081

If you are local and would like to run your own samples, you must first receive PSA instrument training through USC.

PSA training entails three things:

1. Instruction on how to operate the PSA

2. Basic laser safety training course(contact Blanche Holliday at 777-7530)

3. Vision exam at SC Eye Institute, 4 Medical Park (contact 434-1561)

 

INSTRUCTIONS & SAFETY MANUALS

Operating Procedures

Safety Protocols

 

 
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Department of Geological Sciences
Marine Science Program
University of South Carolina