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Improving Determination of Absolute Molecular Weight by SLS and MALS

Multi-Angle Static Light Scattering (MALS) is the preferred choice with scientists when determination of absolute molecular weight is a necessity. This technique not only has a solid basis in physics, it is also well understood, documented and widely used. MALS technology is used by scientists either as a GPC/SEC detector with a fixed number of angles, or as part of a goniometer system offering a wide and user selectable range of angles of detection. While both these commercial implementations of MALS technology offer different strengths and weaknesses, they absolutely share the same fundamentals, possibilities and dependencies.