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Polarimeter (Chemical)

Polarimeter (Chemical)

Polarimeter (Chemical)

$579.00

The Chemical Polarimeter is a device used for measuring the rotation of plane-polarized light caused by optically active substances such as organic, inorganic, or biological compounds.

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The Polarimeter can be used to measure chiral properties of optically active samples without chemically modifying or destroying the sample. This is a vertical polarimeter that uses a 589 nm LED, a fixed polarizer, and a manually rotated polarizer to detect changes in rotation of plane-polarized light in the presence of an optically active compound. Used with Vernier technology, students no longer have to determine the optical maximum with their eye but have a graph that shows a clear change in the light’s polarization.

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Introduction to the Vernier Chemical Polarimeter - Part 1 of 2 - Getting Started
Introduction to the Vernier Chemical Polarimeter - Part 1 of 2 - Getting Started (4:07)
Introduction to the Vernier Chemical Polarimeter - Part 2 of 2 - Advanced Analysis
Introduction to the Vernier Chemical Polarimeter - Part 2 of 2 - Advanced Analysis (3:14)

Specifications

  • Encoder Resolution: 0.25°
  • Accuracy (optical rotation measurements): ±1°
  • Sensitivity: typically up to OD 2
  • Optical Encoder: Bidirectional, quadrature encoder, 360 cycle per revolution
  • Light Source: LED
  • Wavelength (nominal): 589 nm

Experiments

College (5 experiments)

 

Free Experiments

Preview and/or edit the polarimetry experiments for your curriculum by downloading the experiments below. The Student download includes objectives, materials, procedures, and analysis. The Instructor download includes notes, sample results and graphs, and answers.

EXPERIMENT DOWNLOAD
1 Understanding Polarimetry Student Instructor
2 Observing the Reaction Kinetics of Sucrose with Polarimetry Student Instructor
3 Isolation and Characterization of Protein and Sugar from Milk Student Instructor
4 Isolating the Enantiomers of 1-Phenylethylamine by Fractional Crystalization Student Instructor

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisLogger Pro
LabQuest MiniIncompatibleFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)IncompatibleFull support
LabQuest (discontinued)IncompatibleFull support
LabPro (discontinued)IncompatibleFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Full support of this sensor is only available when LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing. This sensor is not supported when used with a LabQuest connected via USB to a computer or Chromebook.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
LabQuest 3Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. Full support of this sensor is only available when LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing. This sensor is not supported when used with a LabQuest connected via USB to a computer or Chromebook.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Arduino
Software
InterfaceArduino
Vernier Arduino® Interface ShieldFull support
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)Full support
Vernier myDAQ AdapterFull support 1
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.

What's Included

  • Vernier Chemical Polarimeter
  • One Chemical Polarimeter Sample Cell

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Chemical Polarimeter Accessory CellsCELLS-POL$69.00

Support

Warranty

5-year limited warranty (consumables excluded)
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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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