Partector 2

The world's smallest multimetric nanoparticle detector

Benefits

The naneos Partector 2 is the world's smallest multimetric nanoparticle detector. The Partector 2 uses dual non-contact detection stages to measure lung-deposited surface area, particle number concentration and average particle diameter. Additionally, ultrafine particle (UFP) surface and ultrafine particle mass concentrations are calculated and displayed.

The 9 key benefits of the Partector 2 compared to traditional nanoparticle detectors, such as handheld CPCs, are:

 detects particles down to 10nm
 multiple meaningful metrics
 miniature and lightweight
 hassle-free & simple measurements
 fast startup time
 orientation-independent operation
 wide particle concentration range
 silent pump
 great battery life

Additionally:

 Android app
 Multiple IoT connection options

Specifications

  • Simultaneous measurement and online display of 5 metrics: LDSA, particle number, average particle size, surface area, UFP mass (PM0.3)
  • High time resolution: 1 second
  • LDSA concentration range: from 0 - 12'000 µm²/cm³
  • Number concentration range: from 0 - 106 cm-3
  • Average particle diameter range: from 10 - 300 nm
  • Surface area concentration range: 0 - 50'000 µm²/cm³
  • UFP mass range (PM0.3): 0 - 2'500 µg/m³
  • Typical accuracy: 30%
  • Size: 142x88x34mm
  • Weight: 415 grams
  • Internal rechargeable Li:Ion battery, run time typically 22 hours in new devices
  • Data storage on a µSD-card (enough space for many years of data!)
  • Graphical display
  • High concentration alarm with adjustable threshold
  • Includes a java data analysis tool that runs on all major operating systems
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What are nanoparticles or ultrafine particles?

There are different sizes of liquid and solid particles in the air.
Particles are divided into different fractions according to their size.
A distinction is made between particles with a maximum diameter of 10 micrometres (µm) and so-called ultrafine particles with a diameter of less than 0.1 µm (100 nm nanometres).

In contrast to ultrafine particles, nanoparticles are usually man-made particles with special material properties. Nanomaterials are therefore primarily a potentially hazardous substance in the industrial workplace.


What are the origins of ultrafine particles?

The main sources of ultrafine particles are emissions from motor vehicles, power and heating plants, airports, domestic furnaces and heating systems, and metal and steel production.
In urban areas, road traffic is the dominant source of ultrafine particles. They are emitted into the air not only from engines, especially diesel engines, but also from brake and tyre wear. Indoor sources include cooking and heating with stoves.
There are also isolated natural sources, such as evaporating salt water droplets near the sea, from which a small salt particle remains in the air.
Increasing attention is also being paid to gaseous precursors that transform into ultrafine particles in the atmosphere with a delay, known as secondary aerosols.


Why are ultrafine particles dangerous?

Because of their very small size, ultrafine particles can penetrate deeper into the respiratory tract than larger dust particles.
This allows them to reach areas where they cannot be exhaled and to enter the bloodstream via the alveoli.
Initial toxicological studies suggest adverse effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.


Why is particle matter PM a bad measurement unit for ultrafine particles?

Several laboratory studies have shown that, on a mass basis, smaller particles appear to be more toxic than larger particles. This is due to the greater surface area of smaller particles: The particle surface is where our body interacts with the particles. Particles can transport toxins adsorbed on their surface, or their surface can act as a catalyst inside a cell, generating reactive oxygen species (ROS). If you have a lot of small particles, their total mass is very small, but their surface area is huge. So you are greatly underestimating the toxicity. It is better to measure their surface area or at least count the number of particles, which gives the particle number concentration.

In addition, mass-based instruments often use optical principles. Because optical particle detection is limited to the wavelength of light, which is limited to ~300nm, smaller particles cannot be seen. They simply cannot be detected.

The partector 2 on the other hand, usese an electrical principle to detect ultrafine particles and can detect particles down to 10nm.