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Double-Beam Spectrophotometer
The illustration below shows a diagram of a scanning, double-beam spectrophotometer. A chopper directs the source’s radiation, using a transparent window to pass radiation to the sample and a mirror to reflect radiation to the blank. The chopper’s opaque surface … Continue reading
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Single-Beam Spectrophotometer
The illustration here shows a diagram of a single-beam spectrophotometer that uses a monochromator to select the wavelength. The analyst manually selects the wavelength by adjusting the wavelength dial. Battery-operated, hand-held single-beam spectrophotometers are available, which are easy to transport into … Continue reading
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