A spectrometer is a widely-used scientific tool for many disciplines, including biology, chemistry, agriculture and more. There are several kinds of spectrometers, each type with far-reaching applications and unique strengths. Mass spectrometers measure the mass-to-charge ratio and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometers measure nuclear resonant frequencies. Optical spectrometers, the most common type, measure the variation in a substance or object’s light properties to break down its elemental components. Spectrometers can measure light properties up close in controlled environments ..read more

In this guide, we will explore what a cuvette is and various aspects to consider when choosing the right type of instrument for your spectroscopy applications. What Is a Cuvette? Cuvettes are a type of vessel necessary for the precise spectral analysis of liquid samples. Generally used in spectroscopy, cuvettes are designed to hold liquid substances during chemical analysis. These instruments have two or four optical clear windows to ensure you can use light waves to measure the substance of interest without interference from the cuvette itself. They are often used with spectrometers, which m ..read more

Spectroscopy refers to the study of radiated matter and how it interacts with radiated energy. As matter absorbs energy, the material becomes excited and causes a visual change that we recognize as color on the visible spectrum. While spectroscopy studies how radiated matter interacts, spectrometry is the study of the color spectra produced by that radiated matter. Spectrophotometry requires special instruments that are capable of both observing the change in radiated matter and the colors it produces. Learn more about whether spectrometers or spectrophotometers are right for your project with ..read more

A spectrometer can measure light intensity over the electromagnetic spectrum, with different spectrometers covering ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS), infrared (IR) and near-infrared (NIR) ranges. The wide selection of available spectrometers provides many measuring options for application in commercial, industrial and educational sectors. Various industries have adopted spectrometers for lab, field and process solutions due to their low-cost, versatility, portability and measurement speed. There is no one-size-fits-all instrument when it comes to this technology, so it’s essential to choos ..read more