PS80UM 80 μm Polystyrene Beads 5%

80 μm Polystyrene Beads

PS80UM Polystyrene Beads are 80 μm polystyrene microspheres supplied as a suspension with 5% solid content.

These micron-sized PS beads provide a defined particle platform for filtration research, particle transport studies, particle counting, sedimentation research, porous media studies and analytical method development.

PS80UM is available in 10 mL, 20 mL, 100 mL and 1000 mL package sizes.

Key Features

• 80 μm polystyrene beads

• 5% solid content

• Defined 80 μm particle size

• Polystyrene (PS) material

• Suitable for filtration research

• Suitable for particle transport studies

• Suitable for sedimentation research

• Suitable for porous media studies

• Multiple package sizes available

Technical Specifications

Applications of 80 μm Polystyrene Beads

PS80UM 80 μm Polystyrene Beads can be evaluated for:

• Filtration and membrane research

• Particle retention studies

• Particle transport studies

• Sedimentation research

• Particle counting research

• Porous media research

• Instrument testing

• Analytical method development

• Particle-surface interaction studies

• Model particle experiments

80 μm Polystyrene Beads for Filtration Research

The 80 μm particle size makes PS80UM suitable as a model particle for compatible filtration and membrane experiments.

Potential applications include:

• Filter performance studies

• Particle retention

• Membrane evaluation

• Filtration efficiency

• Particle breakthrough

• Filter media research

Particle size should be selected according to the pore size and experimental design of the filtration system.

80 μm Polystyrene Beads for Particle Transport Studies

PS80UM can be evaluated as a model particle for studying the movement, deposition and retention of micron-sized particles.

Potential research areas include:

• Porous media transport

• Particle migration

• Particle deposition

• Membrane transport

• Filter penetration

• Particle retention

80 μm Polystyrene Beads for Sedimentation Studies

At 80 μm, particle settling is an important factor in suspension-based experiments.

PS80UM can be evaluated for research involving:

• Sedimentation behavior

• Particle settling

• Resuspension behavior

• Suspension stability

• Fluid-particle interactions

• Size-dependent settling behavior

80 μm Polystyrene Microspheres for Particle Counting

PS80UM provides defined 80 μm polystyrene microspheres for compatible particle counting and detection research.

Potential applications include:

• Particle detection

• Particle counting

• Optical particle analysis

• Instrument response studies

• Analytical method development

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

80 μm Polystyrene Beads for Particle Retention Studies

PS80UM provides a defined particle size for studying the interaction of micron-sized particles with filtration and separation systems.

The 80 μm beads can be evaluated with compatible filters, membranes, porous materials, separation media and experimental flow systems.

80 μm Polystyrene Beads for Porous Media Research

Defined-size polystyrene microspheres can serve as model particles in porous media experiments.

PS80UM can be evaluated for studying particle transport, deposition and retention in porous materials under controlled laboratory conditions.

80 μm Polystyrene Beads as Model Particles

PS80UM provides a nominal 80 μm particle diameter for controlled model-particle studies.

Potential research topics include:

• Particle transport

• Sedimentation

• Particle retention

• Particle-surface interactions

• Suspension behavior

• Size-dependent particle behavior

5% Solid Content Polystyrene Microspheres

PS80UM is supplied at 5% solid content.

The suspension can be diluted according to the required working concentration.

For larger micron-sized particles, settling should be considered during sample preparation and experiments. Appropriate mixing or resuspension can help maintain particle dispersion.

80 μm Polystyrene Beads for Materials Research

PS80UM can be evaluated in compatible materials science studies involving defined polymer particles.

Potential applications include:

• Polymer particle research

• Particle-interface studies

• Porous materials research

• Filtration materials evaluation

• Particle deposition studies

• Surface interaction research

Why Choose 80 μm Polystyrene Beads?

PS80UM combines:

• 80 μm nominal particle size

• 5% solid content

• Polystyrene material

• Defined micron-sized particle format

• Multiple package sizes

It provides a practical particle platform for filtration, transport, sedimentation and analytical research.

Available Package Sizes

PS80UM 80 μm Polystyrene Beads are available in:

• 10 mL

• 20 mL

• 100 mL

• 1000 mL

Handling Recommendations

• Resuspend thoroughly before use.

• Maintain adequate mixing during experimental preparation.

• Consider settling of 80 μm particles 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 PS80UM?

PS80UM is an 80 μm Polystyrene Beads product supplied as a microsphere suspension with 5% solid content.

What is the particle size of PS80UM?

The nominal particle diameter is 80 μm.

What is the solid content of PS80UM?

PS80UM is supplied at 5% solid content.

What material are PS80UM beads made from?

The microspheres are made from polystyrene (PS).

What are 80 μm Polystyrene Beads used for?

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

Can PS80UM be used for filtration studies?

Yes. 80 μm polystyrene beads can be evaluated as model particles in compatible filtration, membrane and particle-retention studies.

Can PS80UM be used for porous media research?

Yes. They can be evaluated in compatible studies investigating particle transport, deposition and retention through porous materials.

Can PS80UM be used as a calibration standard?

PS80UM can be evaluated as a defined-size model particle. Applications requiring certified or traceable calibration values should use an appropriately certified reference standard.

Do 80 μm Polystyrene Beads settle?

Yes. Particles of this size can settle over time. Thorough resuspension before use and appropriate mixing during experiments are recommended.

Can PS80UM be diluted?

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

What package sizes are available?

PS80UM is available in 10 mL, 20 mL, 100 mL and 1000 mL packages.