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PS50UM
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5%
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50 μm
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10 mL / 20 mL / 100 mL / 1000 mL
50 μm Polystyrene Beads
PS50UM Polystyrene Beads are 50 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, particle transport studies, sedimentation research and analytical method development.
PS50UM is available in 10 mL, 20 mL, 100 mL and 1000 mL package sizes.
Key Features
50 μm polystyrene beads
5% solid content
Micron-sized polystyrene microspheres
Defined 50 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
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
Product Code | PS50UM |
Product Name | Polystyrene Beads |
Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
Particle Size | 50 μm |
Solid Content | 5% |
Form | Microsphere Suspension |
Package | 10 mL / 20 mL / 100 mL / 1000 mL |
Applications of 50 μm Polystyrene Beads
PS50UM 50 μm Polystyrene Beads can be evaluated for:
Particle counting studies
Filtration and membrane research
Particle retention studies
Particle transport research
Sedimentation studies
Instrument performance testing
Analytical method development
Porous media research
Model particle experiments
Materials science research
50 μm Polystyrene Microspheres for Particle Counting
PS50UM provides 50 μm polystyrene microspheres for compatible particle counting and analytical research.
The defined nominal particle diameter provides a useful 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.
50 μm Polystyrene Beads for Filtration Research
The 50 μm particle size makes PS50UM suitable as a model particle for compatible filtration and membrane studies.
Potential applications include:
Filter performance studies
Particle retention research
Membrane evaluation
Filtration efficiency studies
Particle breakthrough research
Filtration method development
The suitability of PS50UM should be evaluated according to filter pore size, filtration conditions and experimental requirements.
50 μm Polystyrene Beads for Particle Retention Studies
PS50UM provides a defined model particle for compatible particle-retention experiments.
The 50 μm nominal diameter can be used to investigate the retention and passage of micron-sized particles through filters, membranes, porous materials and other separation systems.
50 μm Polystyrene Beads for Particle Transport Studies
PS50UM can be evaluated in experimental systems designed to investigate particle movement through different materials and environments.
Potential research areas include:
Porous media transport
Particle migration
Membrane transport
Filter penetration
Particle deposition
Particle retention
50 μm Polystyrene Beads for Sedimentation Studies
At 50 μm, settling behavior is an important consideration in suspension-based experiments.
PS50UM can be evaluated in compatible studies involving:
Particle settling
Sedimentation behavior
Suspension stability
Resuspension behavior
Fluid-particle interactions
Particle concentration effects
50 μm Polystyrene Beads for Instrument Testing
PS50UM 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
50 μm Polystyrene Beads as Model Particles
Defined-size polystyrene microspheres provide a useful model particle system for controlled laboratory experiments.
PS50UM provides a nominal 50 μm particle diameter for research involving:
Particle transport
Sedimentation
Particle retention
Suspension behavior
Particle-surface interactions
Size-dependent particle behavior
5% Solid Content Polystyrene Microspheres
PS50UM is supplied at 5% solid content.
The 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.
50 μm Polystyrene Beads for Porous Media Research
PS50UM can be evaluated as model particles for studying the transport, deposition and retention of micron-sized particles in compatible porous materials.
Particle size, pore structure, flow conditions and surface properties can influence experimental behavior.
50 μm Polystyrene Beads for Materials Research
PS50UM 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
Why Choose 50 μm Polystyrene Beads?
PS50UM combines:
50 μm nominal particle size
5% solid content
Polystyrene material
Defined micron-sized particle format
Multiple package sizes
This provides flexibility for laboratory evaluation, routine experiments and larger-volume research requirements.
Available Package Sizes
PS50UM 50 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.
Consider particle settling during prolonged experiments.
Avoid contamination during handling.
Use clean laboratory equipment for transfer and dilution.
Store according to applicable product documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is PS50UM?
PS50UM is a 50 μm Polystyrene Beads product supplied as a microsphere suspension with 5% solid content.
What is the particle size of PS50UM?
The nominal particle diameter is 50 μm.
What is the solid content of PS50UM?
PS50UM is supplied at 5% solid content.
What material are PS50UM beads made from?
The microspheres are made from polystyrene (PS).
What are 50 μm Polystyrene Beads used for?
They can be evaluated for particle counting, filtration research, particle retention, porous media studies, particle transport, sedimentation studies and analytical method development.
Can PS50UM be used for filtration research?
Yes. 50 μm polystyrene beads can be evaluated as model particles in compatible filtration, membrane, particle-retention and filtration-efficiency studies.
Can PS50UM be used for porous media research?
Yes. PS50UM can be evaluated in compatible experiments studying particle transport, deposition and retention through porous materials.
Can PS50UM be used as a calibration standard?
PS50UM can be evaluated as a defined-size model particle. Applications requiring certified or traceable calibration values should use an appropriately certified reference standard.
Do 50 μm Polystyrene Beads settle?
Yes. Micron-sized particles may settle over time. Thorough mixing or resuspension before use is recommended.
Can PS50UM be diluted?
Yes. The 5% solid content suspension can be diluted according to experimental requirements.
What package sizes are available?
PS50UM is available in 10 mL, 20 mL, 100 mL and 1000 mL packages.