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Particle detection and analysis

SAFENANO provides a comprehensive range of industry standard and state-of-the-art portable instrumentation, a nanosafety laboratory and expertise to help you identify and understand the potential for nanoparticle exposures in your workplace, including:
SAFENANO solutions - nanoparticle detection and analysis
  • Real-time characterisation of particle release (number, mass, size distribution and surface area)
  • Particle sampling for gravimetric analysis
  • Particle sampling for image and chemical analysis using scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDXS)
  • Laboratory simulation and assessment of particle release from nanomaterial processing and handling activities.

Our knowledge and expertise in particle detection and analysis using state-of-the-art instrumentation and techniques allows you to safely and effectively control and prevent exposure to your workers and the environment.

Our instruments, supporting your nanotechnology risk management.


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