Perkin Elmer
950 UV-VIS
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What it is
The Perkin Elmer 950 is a UV/Vis/NIR spectrophotometer. The instrument is a double beam, double monochromator, all-reflecting optical system operating in the ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared spectral range. The Perkin Elmer 950 covers a wavelength range of 175 nm to 3300 nm, with a usable range of 200 nm to 2500 nm for many measurements. The Perkin Elmer 950 uses tungsten-halogen and deuterium lamps as light sources.[2][3]
How it works
The Perkin Elmer 950 employs a double-beam, double-monochromator design with all-reflecting optics. The Perkin Elmer 950 uses deuterium and tungsten-halogen lamps, with automatic source change occurring during monochromator slewing. Programmed optical filters perform automatic filter changes. Interchangeable snap-in modules accommodate varied sample types. Detectors include a photomultiplier tube (PMT) and a lead sulfide (PbS) detector.[2][3]
Applications
The Perkin Elmer 950 is used for measuring total, diffuse, and specular transmission and reflectance. The instrument can determine concentration using the Beer-Lambert law, measure absorbance, and apply the Kubelka-Munk function. Applications include glancing reflectance of glass and other optical components, quantification of colored materials, identification of material concentration, determination of band-gap of semiconductors, and time-of-reaction studies.[2][3]
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Optics & imaging2
Configuration & options5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the wavelength range of the Perkin Elmer 950?
The instrument covers 175 nm to 3300 nm, with a usable range of 200 nm to 2500 nm.[2][3]
What light sources does the Perkin Elmer 950 use?
The instrument uses deuterium and tungsten-halogen light sources, with automatic source change during monochromator slewing.[3]
What are some accessories for the Perkin Elmer 950?
Available accessories include a 150 mm integrating sphere, dual sampling compartments, an extended range InGaAs detector, SRS spectral standards, and an ARTA (Automated Reflectance/Transmittance Analyzer).[3]
Can the Perkin Elmer 950 measure reflectance and transmittance?
Yes, the instrument can measure total, diffuse, and specular transmission and reflectance.[3]
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- [1]Equipment inventory listing
- [2]mcl.mse.utah.edu — mcl.mse.utah.edumcl.mse.utah.edu
- [3]Perkin Elmer LAMBDA 950 UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer - ferusmedical.com — ferusmedical.comferusmedical.com
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