Buyer’s Guide: Light Sources for UV/Vis Spectrophotometry

 Buyer’s Guide: Light Sources for UV/Vis Spectrophotometry

UV and visible (Vis) light sources for spectrophotometry come in a range of different varieties that each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Important aspects to consider when choosing a light source for your spectrophotometer are wavelength range, emission intensity, stability, service life and cost. You may need more than one light source to cover the full range of spectra required for your experiments. Read the following guide to gain a better understanding of the different common light sources, their properties and their applications. 

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