High-precision standards for reliable calibration and quality control
microParticles GmbH offers certified particle size standards designed for use in industrial, pharmaceutical, clinical, and scientific laboratories. These size standards are essential for the precise calibration of instruments such as flow cytometers, laser diffraction devices, disc centrifuges, and particle counters.
Product Specifications
Size Range:
From 100 nm to ~1000 µm
Materials:
Polystyrene or poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene)
Characterization:
Multi-method approach including TEM, SEM, high-resolution disc centrifuge, optical microscopy, and Coulter Multisizer™ 4e
Certification:
Traceable to NIST (USA) and IRMM (Belgium) reference materials
Key Features:
- monodisperse microspheres (CV < 2% for most products)
- Absolutely spherical microsphere shape
- Stable aqueous suspensions with surfactants and antimicrobial agents
Each product includes a detailed certificate with data on mean diameter, standard deviation, CV, particle concentration, solids content, refractive index, and more—ensuring full traceability and confidence in your measurements.
