AF4
Post Nova Assymetric Flow Field Flow Fractionation
This instrument can be used for separation of materials by size for subsequent analysis for molecular weight or particle size.
Whilst a range of solvents are possible, typically buffered water is used.
More information can be found in the links below.
http://www.postnova.com/asymmetric-flow-fff.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_flow_fractionation
Any users will be expected to understand how the instrument works and how to carefully change buffer systems and storage systems.
Risk Assessment for the lab can be found here
For more information please contact d dot lester at warwick dot ac dot uk