Description
A spectrophotometer measures the number of photons emitted to estimate the intensity of light spectra absorbed and transmitted by a sample. This provides information on the amount of a compound in the sample.
Spectrophotometer
Technical specifications Description Wavelength selection Monochromator Light source Xenon flash lamp Wavelength range 200–1,000 nm with 1 nm steps Readout range Up to 4 absorbance units Bandwidth <2.5 nm Linearity at 450 nm* 0–2.5 Abs, 2% Accuracy at 450 nm* 1.0% + 0.003 Abs (0–2.0 Abs), 2.0% (2.0–2.5 Abs) Precision at 450 nm* SD <0.003 Abs or CV <1.0% Plates 6- to 48-, 96-, and 6-384-well plates***, Thermo Scientific µDrop Plates Cuvette Dimensions (H x W x D): 40–58 x 12.5 x 12.5 mm Beam center height: 8.5 mm
Beam window: ≥2 mm
Measurement speed (starting from A1 back to A1)
6 sec with 96-well plate 10 sec with 384-well plate
Plate shaking Linear Spectral scanning speed 10 sec from 200–1,000 nm with 1 nm steps Incubation range From ambient temperature +2C to 45˚C”.
