What Does ELSD Stand For?

ELSD stands for Evaporative Light Scattering Detector

ELSD, or Evaporative Light Scattering Detector, is an analytical technique used in liquid chromatography to detect compounds that do not possess a chromophore and are thus not detectable by traditional UV detectors. The ELSD works by nebulizing a liquid sample into a fine mist, evaporating the solvent, and detecting the light scattered by the resulting particulate matter. This method allows for the quantification of various non-volatile solutes, making it valuable in fields such as pharmaceuticals, food analysis, and environmental science.