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What is the function of the spectrophotometer?

spectrophotometer is used to determine the concentration of solution by means of reflectance or transmittance by the solution


What instrument is used to measure the amount of chemical of a solution based on its color?

spectrophotometer


Can a spectrophotometer be used to diagnose diabetes?

A spectrophotometer can measure glucose levels in blood samples, which are an important diagnostic marker for diabetes. However, a spectrophotometer is not typically used as a standalone tool for diagnosing diabetes; clinical diagnosis usually involves a combination of blood tests, medical history, and physical examinations.


What is single beam spectrophotometer?

A single beam spectrophotometer is a type of spectrophotometer that measures the intensity of light at a specific wavelength. It uses a single beam of light that passes through a sample and a reference solution to determine the absorbance. Single beam spectrophotometers are simpler in design and are typically more affordable than double beam spectrophotometers.


Why is quartz cuvette preferred in a spectrophotometer?

Plastic and glass both absorb UV light. There are modern plastics that are now transparent to UV so plastic has begun to replace expensive quartz cells in UV spectrometry. These curvettes (cells) are transparent to UV down to 220 nm and have the advantage of being cheap enough to throw away after use. These are now used by biologists when analysing DNA/RNA or proteins. I don't know what chemists use but they tend to be traditionlists so probably still use quartz which has the advantage of being unreactive to most chemicals they can throw at them.

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At what wavelength will you be measuring your samples with the spectrophotometer?

The samples will be measured at a specific wavelength using the spectrophotometer.


What is the function of the spectrophotometer?

spectrophotometer is used to determine the concentration of solution by means of reflectance or transmittance by the solution


What instrument is used to measure the amount of chemical of a solution based on its color?

spectrophotometer


Where can I get a Spectrophotometer fixed in Southwest Florida?

Currently, there are no places that are in FL that can fix them, however, you can call the number on the back of the Spectrophotometer & they can assist you.


How would a spectrophotometer be used in treating diabetes?

A spectrophotometer is not and could not be used to treat diabetes. This is a device that measures light in a specific wavelength.


How do you determine wavelength at a set spectrophotometer?

To determine the wavelength on a spectrophotometer, you can adjust the wavelength setting on the instrument until you reach the desired value for your experiment. You can also use a wavelength calibration standard to confirm the accuracy of the spectrophotometer's wavelength readings.


Who invented the spectrophotometer?

The spectrophotometer was invented by Arnold O. Beckman in the early 1940s. Beckman was a prominent American chemist and inventor who also founded the Beckman Instruments company, which produced the first commercial spectrophotometer.


How do you work spectrophotometer?

. A spectrophotometer is a photometer (a device for measuring light intensity) that can measure intensity as a function of the color, or more specifically, the wavelength of light


What do you use to view light spectrums?

A Spectrophotometer


What is the difference between spectrophotometer and fluorimeter?

A spectrometer shoots light through a sample and detects absorbance while a fluorimeter detects the intensity of fluorescence of a given sample.


What part Of the spectrophotometer is responsible for detecting the amount of light absorbed?

The detector in a spectrophotometer is responsible for detecting the amount of light absorbed. It measures the intensity of the light after it has passed through the sample in the spectrophotometer. The detector converts this information into an electrical signal that can be used to determine the absorbance of the sample.


Why does a spectrophotometer have to be set at a particular wavelength for accurate measurements?

A spectrophotometer needs to be set at a specific wavelength for accurate measurements because different substances absorb and transmit light at different wavelengths. By setting the spectrophotometer at the appropriate wavelength, you can ensure that you are measuring the absorbance or transmittance of the substance accurately.