Perkin Elmer LAMBDA 950 UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer

Perkin Elmer LAMBDA 950 is a UV/Vis/NIR spectrophotometer known for its high-performance capabilities in spectroscopy. Ultraviolet-visible (UV/Vis) and near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy are powerful analytical methods for determining the absorbance of light by samples across these wavelength ranges.

The LAMBDA 950 is part of PerkinElmer's suite of high-end spectrophotometers for various applications. Its broad wavelength coverage and high precision make it suitable for complex samples and rigorous research requirements.

The Lambda 950 UV/Vis/NIR is a double beam, double monochromator, all-reflecting optical system which operates in the ultraviolet (UV), visible (vis), and near infra-red (NIR) spectral range. Deuterium and tungsten Halogen light sources. Automatic source change occurs during monochromator slewing, and programmed optical filters also perform automatic filter change.

Key Features:

• Wide Wavelength Range: The LAMBDA 950 operates across the ultraviolet (UV), visible (Vis), and near-infrared (NIR) spectrum, providing comprehensive spectral information.
• High Precision Optics: The instrument has top-of-the-line optics to ensure accurate and repeatable measurements, even for challenging samples.
• Variable Bandwidth: Users can select between various spectral bandwidths, enabling flexibility in resolution based on the application's needs.
• Large Sample Compartment: The design accommodates a variety of sample holders and accessories, ensuring versatility in sample types, from liquids to solids.
• Intuitive Software Interface: The system has user-friendly software, simplifying complex tasks and data analysis.
• Reflectance and Transmittance Measurements: Beyond the typical absorbance measurements, the LAMBDA 950 can also carry out reflectance and transmittance analyses, making it suitable for materials science applications.

Capabilities

• Usable wavelength range: 200nm - 2500 nm
• Resolution, 0.1 nm - 5.0nm in 0.01 nm increments
• Automatic source change
• Total, diffuse, and specular transmission and reflectance
• Determining concentration
• Measuring absorbance
• Kubelka-Munk function
• Time-Dependent and wavelength programs
• Sample Size
• Reflectance: unlimited
• Transmittance: 20 cm high x 20 cm wide x 14 cm thick

Accessories

• 150 mm integrating sphere
• Dual sampling compartments
• Extended range InGaAs detector
• SRS spectral standards
• ARTA (Automated Reflectance/Transmittance Analyzer)

Applications:

• Materials Science: Given its capability to measure reflectance and transmittance, the LAMBDA 950 is invaluable in studying materials like glasses, plastics, and films.
• Pharmaceuticals: The spectrophotometer is used in drug development and quality control, assessing the purity and concentration of active ingredients.
• Environmental Monitoring: The LAMBDA 950 can help detect contaminants in water and other samples by assessing their UV/Vis/NIR absorbance profiles in environmental labs.
• Academic Research: In academic settings, the instrument is a fundamental tool in chemical, biochemical, and physical research, given its versatility and precision.
• Food & Agriculture: The spectrophotometer can assess the quality and characteristics of food products, beverages, and agricultural samples.

The PerkinElmer LAMBDA 950 UV/Vis/NIR Spectrophotometer is a formidable tool for various analytical applications. Its wide wavelength coverage, high precision, and adaptability make it a mainstay in industrial and research laboratories.

Choose the LAMBDA 950 for ultra-high UV/Vis/NIR performance for wavelengths up to 3300 nm, high-precision measurements, and applications such as highly reflective and anti-reflective coatings, color correction coatings, bandpass characteristics of UV, Vis and NIR filters, and more.

Choose the LAMBDA 850 for ultra-high UV/Vis performance for wavelengths between 175 nm and 900 nm for applications such as sun protection, reflectance properties of flat panel display screens, paint films, and transmission and reflectance characterization of glass and solar cells.

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