Spectrophotometer

Spectrophotometers are used to measure the concentration of a known substance in a solution. They do this by passing a light through the substance and measuring light intensity as a function of wavelength. Either single beam or double beam spectrophotometers can be purchased. In a single beam spectrophotometer, a reference standard is used to measure light intensity before and after the sample is loaded. For double beam spectrophotometers the beam is split with one beam passing through the standard and the other through the sample to compare intensities. While single beam spectrophotometers are typically less expensive and have higher sensitivity, double beam spectrophotometers tend to be more stable and easier to use. Spectrophotometers are important pieces of equipment in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, clinical, and materials testing labs.

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CompanyThermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher Scientific
ItemGENESYS™ 180 UV-Vis SpectrophotometerNicolet™ iS50 FTIR SpectrometerNicolet™ Summit™ OA FTIR SpectrometerNicolet™ Summit™ X FTIR SpectrometerSPECTRONIC™ 200 Spectrophotometer
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Catalog Number840-309000IQLAADGAAGFANWMBBXIQLAADGAAGFAQXMBMLIQLAADGAAGFAQXMBNM840-281700 / 840-281800 / 840-281900
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TypeUV-VisibleInquireFTIR, LaboratoryInquireVisible
Wavelength Range190 nm to 1100 nm15 to 27,000 cm-16000 to 650 cm-18000 to 350 cm-1340 to 1000 nm
Wavelength Accuracy± 0.5 nmInquireInquireInquire+/- 2 nm
Scanning SpeedSlow, medium and fast - up to 1600 nm/minInquireInquireInquireInquire
Spectral Bandwidth2 nmInquireInquireInquire4 nm
Optical SystemDouble BeamInquireInquireInquireSingle Beam
Light SourceXenon Flash Lamp (>5 years typical, 3 years guaranteed)InquireInquireInquireTungsten-halogen
ResolutionInquireBetter than 0.09 cm-1InquireBetter than 0.6 cm-1Inquire
DescriptionPerform high throughput quantitative UV-Vis measurements where a double beam is required as a reference cell position with the Thermo Scientific™ GENESYS™ 180 UV-Visible Spectrophotometer. Optimized for usability and performance, this platform features a high-resolution color touchscreen, Wi-Fi ... Read More

Solve analytical challenges with ease using the Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ iS50 FTIR Spectrometer, featuring purpose-built accessories and integrated software — making it an all-in-one materials analysis workstation. Designed to be highly flexible, the Nicolet iS50 FTIR

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The Nicolet Summit OA FTIR Spectrometer is a dedicated analyzer for rapid characterization of oils, liquids, syrups, and pastes samples. An integrated zinc selenide (ZnSe) horizontal attenuated total reflectance (HATR) accessory delivers constant and reproducible pathlength, ideal for both

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InquireThe Thermo Scientific SPECTRONIC 200 is the standard for rugged, simple-to-use visible spectrophotometers for teaching applications. Designed expressly for the teaching laboratory, the SPECTRONIC 200 spectrophotometer includes a removable, washable sample compartment that simplifies spill cleanup ... Read More
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