Section 7- UV/Vis
7. UV-VIS
The ‘UV/VIS Absorbance’ module allows the NanoDrop 1000
Spectrophotometer to function as a conventional spectrophotometer.
Sample absorbance is displayed on the screen from 220 nm to 750
nm and cursors permit the measurement of individual peaks.
Sample Volume Requirements
Field experience has indicated that 1 ul samples are sufficient to
ensure accurate and reproducible results when measuring most
aqueous samples. If you are unsure about your sample composition
or your pipettor accuracy, a 1.5-2 ul sample is recommended to
ensure that the liquid sample column is formed and the light path
completely is covered by sample.
Measurement Concentration Range
All NanoDrop 1000 spectrophotometers will measure absorbance up
to the 10mm pathlength equivalent of 15 A. NanoDrop 1000
Spectrophotometer instruments with serial numbers >500 or those
that have been field retrofitted, can utilize the short path length
(0.2mm) which enables the 10mm path length equivalent of 75 A.
Unique Screen Features
λ
1/Abs1
and
λ
2/Abs2:
current values of the user-selectable
wavelength cursors and corresponding absorbencies for a 1 mm
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