Which Zetasizer system is right for you?

Whether you need to characterize the size or stability of colloids, nanoparticles or proteins, there is a Zetasizer for you. The following table indicates the main features to enable you to select the most appropriate system for your application.

Click on the underlined instrument name for more detailed information about that particular system.

	Zetasizer Instrument Model

	Nano ZS	Nano S	Nano Z	Nano ZS90	Nano S90	μV	APS

Main Feature	Versatile, wide size range	Wide size range	Stability studies	Low-cost size and stability	Low-cost size	Low volume high sensitivity	Automated using micro well plates

Maximum size range* d = Diameter r = Radius	0.3 nm - 10 μm (d)	0.3 nm - 10 μm (d)		0.3 nm - 5 μm (d)	0.3 nm - 5 μm (d)	0.15 nm - 1 μm (r)	0.15 nm - 1 μm (r)

Zeta potential	•		•	•

Sample volume	12μL - 2mL	12μL - 2mL	0.75mL	20μL - 2mL	20μL - 2mL	2μL - 2mL	20µL - 250μL

SEC detector	•	•		•	•	•

Automation							96 or 384-well plate

High concentration	•	•				• for proteins	• for proteins

High sensitivity	•	•				•	•

Autotitrator	•	•	•	•	•

Particle Characterization	•	•	•	•	•

Biotechnology	•	•				•	•

Pharmaceuticals	•	•				•	•

QC	•	•	•	•	•		•

Applications	Size of colloids and Nanoparticles, pigments and inks, Protein size, Mw, proteomics, Melting point, colloid stability, water treatment, isoelectric point determination	Size of colloids and Nanoparticles, pigments and inks, Protein size, Mw, proteomics, Melting point	Colloid stability, water treatment, isoelectric point determination	Colloid size, Colloid stability, water treatment, isoelectric point determination	Colloid size, Ceramic particle size, ink particle size	Protein size & Mw, proteomics, Thermal trends for melting point determination	Automated protein size & Mw, proteomics, screening for purity, stability, best crystallisation conditions, denaturing conditions, solubility