PS15UM 15 μm Polystyrene Beads 5%

15 μm Polystyrene Beads

PS15UM Polystyrene Beads are 15 μm polystyrene microspheres supplied as a suspension with 5% solid content.

These micron-sized PS beads provide a defined particle platform for particle counting, filtration research, instrument testing, analytical method development and model particle studies.

PS15UM is available in 10 mL, 20 mL, 100 mL and 1000 mL package sizes.

Key Features

• 15 μm polystyrene beads

• 5% solid content

• Micron-sized polystyrene microspheres

• Defined 15 μm particle size

• Suitable for particle counting studies

• Suitable for filtration research

• Suitable for instrument testing

• Suitable for model particle studies

• Multiple package sizes available

Technical Specifications

Applications of 15 μm Polystyrene Beads

PS15UM 15 μm Polystyrene Beads can be evaluated for:

• Particle counting studies

• Particle size research

• Filtration and membrane studies

• Instrument performance testing

• Analytical method development

• Particle transport research

• Sedimentation studies

• Particle-surface interaction research

• Model particle experiments

• Materials science research

15 μm Polystyrene Microspheres for Particle Counting

PS15UM provides 15 μm polystyrene microspheres for compatible particle counting and analytical research.

The defined nominal particle diameter provides a model particle platform for experiments involving particle detection, counting response and analytical method development.

For applications requiring certified or traceable calibration values, an appropriately certified reference material should be selected.

15 μm Polystyrene Beads for Filtration Research

PS15UM can be evaluated as model particles in compatible filtration and membrane research.

Potential applications include:

• Filter performance studies

• Particle retention research

• Membrane evaluation

• Filtration efficiency studies

• Particle breakthrough studies

• Filtration method development

The suitability of the 15 μm beads depends on filter pore size, filtration conditions and the intended experimental design.

15 μm Polystyrene Beads for Instrument Testing

PS15UM can be evaluated in compatible analytical instrument and method-development studies involving micron-sized particles.

Potential research areas include:

• Particle detection

• Particle counting

• Optical response studies

• Instrument response evaluation

• Particle discrimination

• Analytical method development

15 μm Polystyrene Beads as Model Particles

Defined-size polystyrene microspheres provide a useful model particle system for controlled laboratory experiments.

The 15 μm nominal diameter makes PS15UM suitable for compatible studies involving:

• Particle transport

• Sedimentation behavior

• Suspension behavior

• Particle-surface interactions

• Particle retention

• Size-dependent particle behavior

15 μm Polystyrene Beads for Particle Transport Studies

PS15UM can be evaluated in experimental systems designed to investigate the movement and retention of micron-sized particles.

Potential research areas include particle transport through porous media, membrane systems, filtration materials and other controlled laboratory environments.

15 μm Polystyrene Beads for Sedimentation Studies

Particle settling becomes increasingly relevant as microsphere diameter increases.

PS15UM can be evaluated as a model particle in compatible studies involving:

• Particle settling

• Sedimentation behavior

• Suspension stability

• Resuspension behavior

• Fluid-particle interactions

• Particle concentration effects

5% Solid Content Polystyrene Microspheres

PS15UM is supplied at 5% solid content.

The microsphere suspension can be diluted according to the working concentration required for a specific experiment.

Researchers should consider particle concentration, dilution medium, mixing conditions, settling behavior and suspension stability when preparing working suspensions.

15 μm Polystyrene Beads for Materials Research

PS15UM provides defined micron-sized polymer particles for compatible materials science research.

Potential applications include:

• Polymer particle studies

• Particle-interface interactions

• Porous material research

• Particle transport studies

• Surface interaction research

• Filtration materials evaluation

15 μm Polystyrene Beads for Analytical Method Development

PS15UM can be evaluated during development of analytical methods involving micron-sized particles.

The defined 15 μm particle size provides a practical model system for studying particle detection, counting, separation, filtration and instrument response.

Why Choose 15 μm Polystyrene Beads?

PS15UM combines:

• 15 μm nominal particle size

• 5% solid content

• Polystyrene material

• Micron-sized particle format

• Multiple package sizes

This provides flexibility for laboratory evaluation, routine experiments and larger-volume research requirements.

Available Package Sizes

PS15UM 15 μm Polystyrene Beads are available in:

• 10 mL

• 20 mL

• 100 mL

• 1000 mL

Handling Recommendations

• Mix or resuspend thoroughly before use.

• Maintain adequate dispersion during experiments.

• Avoid contamination during handling.

• Use clean laboratory equipment for transfer and dilution.

• Consider particle settling during prolonged experiments.

• Store according to applicable product documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is PS15UM?

PS15UM is a 15 μm Polystyrene Beads product supplied as a microsphere suspension with 5% solid content.

What is the particle size of PS15UM?

The nominal particle diameter is 15 μm.

What is the solid content of PS15UM?

PS15UM is supplied at 5% solid content.

What material are PS15UM beads made from?

The microspheres are made from polystyrene (PS).

What are 15 μm Polystyrene Beads used for?

They can be evaluated for particle counting, filtration research, instrument testing, particle transport, sedimentation studies and analytical method development.

Can PS15UM be used for filtration research?

Yes. 15 μm polystyrene beads can be evaluated as model particles in compatible filtration, membrane and particle-retention studies.

Can PS15UM be used for particle counting?

Yes. PS15UM can be evaluated in compatible particle counting and detection research involving micron-sized particles.

Can PS15UM be used as a calibration standard?

PS15UM can be used as a defined-size model particle. Applications requiring certified or traceable calibration values should use an appropriately certified reference standard.

Do 15 μm Polystyrene Beads settle during storage or experiments?

Micron-sized particles may settle over time. The suspension should be thoroughly mixed or resuspended before use according to the experimental protocol.

Can PS15UM be diluted?

Yes. The 5% solid content suspension can be diluted according to experimental requirements.

What package sizes are available?

PS15UM is available in 10 mL, 20 mL, 100 mL and 1000 mL packages.