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A12 nCNC System

Sub-micron particle concentration from 1 nm - PSM 2.0 + A30 CPC

The Airmodus A12 nCNC is a Nano Condensation Nucleus Counter system that measures particles as small as 1 nm in diameter. It is a complete system consisting of a Particle Size Magnifier (PSM 2.0) and a Condensation Particle Counter (A30 bCPC default, or A20 CPC alternative, always calibrated to ~20 nm cut-off). The A12 classifies particles in the 1-12 nm range into 8 size bins by default (ACTRIS standard, up to 14 bins configurable) by scanning the PSM saturator flow, providing real-time inverted size distribution data of freshly nucleated particles directly in the MultiLogger software. Unlike SMPS-based systems, the A12 measures neutral and naturally charged particles without any particle charging - eliminating the need for a neutralizer and achieving dramatically better counting statistics (correction factor ~1.8 at 1.19 nm vs >6,000 for SMPS-based approaches). The system features automated working fluid fill & drain, integrated liquid bottles, and enhanced stability for long-term unattended operation. When combined with the Airmodus A-SMPS, the A12 provides continuous particle size distribution coverage from >1 nm to 1000 nm. Listed on the ACTRIS sub-10 nm whitelist.