Recognized standard

E2490-09 (Reapproved 2021)

FDA recognition 18-1 · ASTM · Nanotechnology

Key facts

Recognition number 18-1
Designation E2490-09 (Reapproved 2021)
Title Standard Guide for Measurement of Particle Size Distribution of Nanomaterials in Suspension by Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (PCS)
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Nanotechnology
Date of entry Apr 4, 2016
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This guide deals with the measurement of particle distribution of suspended particles, which are solely or predominantly sub-100 nm, using the photon correlation (PCS) technique. It does not provide a complete measurement methodology for any specific nanomaterial, but provides a general overview…

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