Kanomax Fast CPC 3650 User Manual page 10

Fast Condensation Particle Counter Model 3650: How It Works
Figure 1: Schematic Diagram of the Fast CPC Model 3650.
The Model 3650 Fast Condensation Particle Counter offers the following
advantages over existing aerosol generation technology:
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Ultra-fast response time (τ ~ 20 ms)
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Small particle detection (down to 1.9 nm)
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Integrated, compact design
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Robust liquid handling
The Fast CPC pushes aerosol nanoparticle measurement performance to new
heights. Using the classic approach of enlarging particle size through
condensational growth from a supersaturated alcohol vapor, particles as
small as 1.9 nanometers grow into micron-sized droplets that are
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