Agilent UV-Vis instrument selector guide
Answer a few simple questions to find out which is best for you.
What wavelength range do you need?
Uncertain
UV-Vis (<1100 nm)
UV-Vis-NIR (>1100 nm)
What is the maximum absorbance you will measure?
Uncertain
< 4 Abs
> 4 Abs
What type of samples will you measure?
Solid and Liquid samples
Liquids only
What is the maximum absorbance you will measure?
Uncertain
< 8 Abs
> 8 Abs
What type of NIR detection do you require?
Uncertain
PbS detector to 3300 nm
Narrow band InGaAs to 1800 nm
PbS detector to 3300 nm and wideband InGaAs to 2500 nm
