microOptilab™ Refractive Index Detector for UHPLC
Universal detection for UHPLC and µSEC-MALS.

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Review Date: 13 May 2024 | Waters
The microOptilab™ differential refractive index (dRI) detector is specifically designed for use with any UHPLC system. It works alone as a universal concentration detector, or in combination with the µDAWN™multi-angle light scattering (MALS) detector to measure absolute molar mass and size of macromolecules and nanoparticles in solution, via µSEC-MALS.
Considering the extremely small peak volumes of UHPLC, band broadening in the microOptilab™ is kept to the absolute minimum, at less than 4 µL, as compared to 20-40 µL or more from other dRI detectors.
Features:
- dRI noise: 1.5x10-9 RIU
- dRI range: ±4.7x10-3 RIU
- Dynamic range: 6,000,000:1
- Absolute RI sensitivity: ±0.002 RIU
- Absolute RI range: 1.2 – 1.8 RIU
- Temperature control: heated/cooled 4 - 65°C, including active stabilization—even at room temperature
- Wavelength: 660 nm, matched to the µDAWN™; other wavelengths available
- Touch-panel display for immediate access to data, diagnostics and settings
Applications:
- Universal online concentration measurement for chromatography, especially µSEC-MALS for absolute molecular weight
- Analysis of conjugated proteins, co-polymers and nanoparticle-encapsulated drugs/proteins/DNA/RNA when combined with a MALS and UV detector
Characterization of hyaluronic acid with online multi-angle light scattering and differential viscometry
The biopolymer hyaluronic acid is present in all mammalian systems and is of enormous commercial interest for opthalmic, medical, pharmacological and cosmetic applications. In this application note, the absolute determination of hyaluronic acids' properties is demonstrated using MALS, differential refractometry, and differential viscometry detectors in series with SEC separation.


















