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PS500NM
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5%
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500 nm
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10 mL / 20 mL / 100 mL / 1000 mL
500 nm Polystyrene Beads
PS500NM Polystyrene Beads are 500 nm polystyrene microspheres supplied as a suspension with 5% solid content.
These submicron PS beads provide a defined particle size for particle characterization, colloidal research, assay development, biotechnology research and other laboratory applications requiring polymer microspheres.
PS500NM is available in 10 mL, 20 mL, 100 mL and 1000 mL package sizes.
Key Features
500 nm polystyrene beads
5% solid content
Submicron polystyrene microspheres
Defined particle size
Suitable for particle characterization
Suitable for colloidal research
Suitable for assay development
Suitable for biotechnology research
Multiple package sizes available
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
Product Code | PS500NM |
Product Name | Polystyrene Beads |
Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
Particle Size | 500 nm |
Solid Content | 5% |
Form | Microsphere Suspension |
Package | 10 mL / 20 mL / 100 mL / 1000 mL |
Applications of 500 nm Polystyrene Beads
PS500NM 500 nm Polystyrene Beads can be evaluated for:
Particle characterization
Colloidal research
Particle dispersion studies
Assay development
Diagnostic research
Biotechnology research
Particle-surface interaction studies
Materials science research
Analytical method development
500 nm Polystyrene Microspheres for Particle Research
PS500NM provides 500 nm polystyrene microspheres for laboratory research requiring defined submicron polymer particles.
The controlled particle size makes these microspheres useful as model particles in studies involving particle behavior, dispersion properties, suspension systems and particle interactions.
500 nm Polystyrene Beads for Particle Characterization
PS500NM can be evaluated in compatible particle characterization and analytical research.
Potential applications include:
Particle size analysis
Dispersion characterization
Suspension studies
Particle behavior research
Analytical method development
Instrument performance evaluation
The suitability of PS500NM should be confirmed according to the intended analytical technique and experimental requirements.
500 nm Polystyrene Beads for Colloidal Research
The 500 nm particle size makes PS500NM suitable for research involving submicron colloidal systems.
Potential studies include:
Colloidal stability
Particle dispersion
Suspension behavior
Particle aggregation
Particle-particle interactions
Particle-surface interactions
Particle concentration, pH, ionic strength, temperature and dispersion medium can influence colloidal behavior.
500 nm Polystyrene Beads for Assay Development
PS500NM can be evaluated as a polymer particle platform in compatible assay-development workflows.
Important parameters when selecting polystyrene microspheres include:
Particle diameter
Solid content
Working concentration
Surface requirements
Buffer composition
Detection method
Sample characteristics
PS500NM provides 500 nm particles at 5% solids for compatible particle-based research.
500 nm Polystyrene Microspheres for Diagnostic Research
Polystyrene microspheres provide a versatile polymer particle platform for biotechnology and diagnostic research.
PS500NM can be evaluated during the development and optimization of compatible particle-based assays and research methods requiring 500 nm PS microspheres.
Final assay conditions should be optimized and validated for the intended application.
500 nm PS Beads for Surface Interaction Studies
PS500NM can be evaluated in research involving interactions between polystyrene particles and different surfaces or materials.
Experimental variables may include:
Particle concentration
Surface properties
Solution composition
pH
Ionic strength
Temperature
Incubation conditions
5% Solid Content Polystyrene Microspheres
PS500NM is supplied at 5% solid content.
The suspension can be diluted according to the working concentration required for a specific research protocol.
Researchers should consider the dilution medium, target particle concentration, dispersion stability and experimental conditions when preparing working suspensions.
500 nm Polystyrene Beads for Materials Science
PS500NM provides defined submicron polymer particles for compatible materials science research.
Potential research areas include:
Polymer particle studies
Colloidal materials
Particle-interface interactions
Dispersion research
Surface interaction studies
Particle characterization
500 nm Polystyrene Microspheres for Biotechnology
PS500NM can be evaluated in compatible biotechnology and life science research requiring defined submicron polystyrene particles.
Potential applications include particle-based assay development, diagnostic research, particle interaction studies and laboratory method development.
500 nm Polystyrene Beads as Model Particles
Defined-size polystyrene microspheres are useful model particles for controlled laboratory studies.
PS500NM provides a 500 nm nominal particle diameter for compatible experiments investigating particle dispersion, colloidal behavior, surface interactions and analytical performance.
Why Choose 500 nm Polystyrene Beads?
PS500NM combines:
500 nm nominal particle size
5% solid content
Polystyrene material
Submicron particle format
Multiple package sizes
This provides flexibility for initial laboratory testing, routine research and larger-volume experimental requirements.
Available Package Sizes
PS500NM 500 nm Polystyrene Beads are available in:
10 mL
20 mL
100 mL
1000 mL
Handling Recommendations
Mix the suspension thoroughly before use.
Avoid contamination during handling.
Use clean laboratory equipment for transfer and dilution.
Avoid unnecessary evaporation of the dispersion medium.
Select dilution conditions according to experimental requirements.
Store according to applicable product documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is PS500NM?
PS500NM is a 500 nm Polystyrene Beads product supplied as a microsphere suspension with 5% solid content.
What is the particle size of PS500NM?
The nominal particle diameter is 500 nm, equivalent to 0.5 μm.
What is the solid content of PS500NM?
PS500NM is supplied at 5% solid content.
What material are PS500NM beads made from?
The microspheres are made from polystyrene (PS).
Are 500 nm Polystyrene Beads submicron particles?
Yes. 500 nm equals 0.5 μm, so PS500NM is a submicron polystyrene particle product.
What are 500 nm Polystyrene Beads used for?
They can be evaluated for particle characterization, colloidal research, assay development, biotechnology research, materials science and other compatible laboratory applications.
Can PS500NM be used as model particles?
Yes. Defined-size polystyrene microspheres can be evaluated as model particles in compatible particle, colloidal and materials research.
Can PS500NM be diluted?
Yes. The 5% solid content suspension can be diluted to an appropriate working concentration according to experimental requirements.
What package sizes are available?
PS500NM is available in 10 mL, 20 mL, 100 mL and 1000 mL packages.