Spectrophotometers are valuable analytical instruments used in a wide range of testing, quality control and research applications in fields including clinical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, materials, environmental science and more. By quantifying the absorbance and/or reflectance of molecules in a sample across the ultraviolet and visible spectrum, spectrophotometers can be used to determine the concentration of certain compounds, detect and quantify impurities, and track the progress of chemical reactions, among other uses.
Spectrophotometers may come in single beam or double beam formats, allow measurements in microplates or cuvettes, and vary in wavelength range, scanning capabilities and multiplexing abilities. Here are some of our top spectrophotometer picks to consider.