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Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer

Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer

Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer

This product has been replaced by Go Direct® UV-VIS Spectrophotometer.

The Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer is a portable ultraviolet and visible light spectrophotometer for measuring the absorbance spectra of various chemical and biochemical compounds.

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The Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer is an easy and accurate instrument ideal for measuring the absorbance spectra of various chemical and biochemical compounds. An optical fiber accessory can be attached to the spectrophotometer for emission spectrum experiments. It has a USB interface allowing it to plug directly into your computer or LabQuest for data collection.

Specifications

<strong>Note:</strong> This spectrometer cannot be used with Spectral Analysis.

  • Dimensions: 18.5 cm × 17.0 cm × 7.0 cm
  • Power Supply: AC adapter (included)
  • Power Consumption: 3 A start-up, 500 mA continuous
  • Light Source: deuterium (UV) and incandescent (VIS)
  • Detector: Linear CCD
  • Wavelength Range: 220–850 nm
  • Wavelength Reporting Interval: ~ 1 nm
  • Optical Resolution: 3.0 nm (as determined with 486 nm hydrogen emission spectral line FWHM)
  • Wavelength Accuracy: ± 2.0 nm (as determined with holmium oxide NIST standard)
  • Photometric Accuracy: ± 5.0% (as determined with potassium dichromate NIST standards)
  • Photometric Range (for best accuracy): 0.1–1.0
  • Typical Scan Time: ~ 2 s
  • Operating Temperature: 15–35°C

Experiments

College (8 experiments)

Free Experiment Downloads

Preview and/or edit the spectroscopy 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 Malate Dehydrogenase Enzyme Assay Student Instructor
2 The Synthesis and Analysis of Aspirin Student Instructor
3 Nucleic Acid Quantitation 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
InterfaceSpectral AnalysisGraphical AnalysisLogger Pro
No interface requiredFull supportIncompatibleFull support
LabQuest 3IncompatibleFull support 1Incompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)IncompatibleFull support 1Incompatible

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB connection and use with Spectral Analysis App for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceSpectral AnalysisGraphical Analysis
No interface requiredFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 3IncompatibleFull support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)IncompatibleFull support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB connection and use with Spectral Analysis App for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
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.

What's Included

  • Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
  • AC power supply
  • Two Starna quartz cuvettes
  • USB cable
  • User manual

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Cuvette RackCUV-RACK$9.00
Vernier Spectrophotometer Optical FiberVSP-FIBER$79.00
Mini USB-C CableCB-USB-C-MINI$9.00
Quartz CuvettesCUV-QUARTZ$299.00
Plastic Cuvettes (UV-VIS)CUV-UV$179.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
Mini USB CableCB-USB-MINI$5.00
Quartz CuvettesCUV-QUARTZ$299.00
Replacement Power Supply for UV-VIS and Fluorescence/UV-VIS SpectrophotometerVSP-UV-PS$35.00

Support

Warranty

5-year limited warranty (1 year on lamp, none on consumables)
See our warranty policy

Replacement Parts

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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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