A guide for product comparison by type and application
Colorimeters: Standard and microprocessor-controlled units with built-in wavelength filters display concentration directly.
Visible Light Spectrophotometers: Simple spectrophotometers use only visible light (380 to 750 nm) produced by a tungsten lamp. Portable and benchtop models with a continuous wavelength range are most commonly used for routine laboratory work. Choose from analog and digital models that feature optional data acquisition software for your PC.
UV-Visible Spectrophotometers: A second lampusually deuteriumturns a visible light spectrophotometer into a UV-visible unit that can measure from 190 nm to 750 nm. UV-visible models are available with a variety of features, including scanning, multiple cells, integral printers, and user interfaces.
Fluorometers: Fluorometers measure the fluorescence released when a sample is exposed to a single wavelength of light. Select one of our compact and efficient fluorometers for unlimited analysis testing in biotechnical, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications.
Infrared Spectrophotometer: Some applications in teaching and research environments require the measurement of solid, liquid, and gas samples. Our scanning infrared spectrophotometer provides data over a full range of wavelengths from 4000 to 600 cm-1 in seconds.
Mercury Analyzing Spectrophotometer: An economical alternative to atomic absorption systems, our mercury analyzing spectrophotometer quickly measures trace amounts (0 to 9 µg) of mercury in potable, surface, saline, or waste water.
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer: A high-temperature flame evaporates water and dissociates the sample into ions. These features allow for high-precision analysis in environmental testing, toxicology, and Q.C. laboratories. An optional continuous-flow hydride/cold vapor system lets you test for arsenic, selenium, or mercury.
| Industry | Surface | Color meter and
spectrophotometer models |
| Painted surfaces | Flat panels | 12-mm 45/0 cone, 12-mm hemisphere,
26-mm, 11-mm benchtop |
| Curved surfaces | 3-mm, use foam baffle |
| Masonry, stucco, cement | 20-mm D with window and baffle |
| Plastics | Flat areas | 12-mm cone |
| Small parts | 3 mm |
| Curved surfaces | 3-mm, use foam baffle |
| Wire and cable | Small wire and fiber special, 3-mm and fixture |
| Fibers and small tubes | up to 5-mm D, wire and fiber special |
| Textured surfaces | 20-mm D with window, 12-mm hemisphere |
| Powders | 12-mm or 20-mm with window, 30-mm bench top |
| Transparent | 12-mm with white background |
Foods and
agriculture | Cheese, meats | 12-mm w/window, 20-mm D w/window |
| Powders, flour, sugar | 20-mm D w/window, 30-mm bench top |
| Fruits, outside | 12-mm cone |
| Fruits, inside and fish | 12-mm with window |
| Leaves, small areas | 3 mm |
| Soil and grass clippings | 20-mm D w/ window, 30-mm bench top |
| Coffee, grains, snack foods | 30-mm bench top |
| Opaque liquids, sauces, dips | 30-mm bench top |
| Graphic arts | Litho printing | 3 mm |
| Other printing small | 3 mm |
| Ink proofs, larger print targets | 12-mm cone |
| Paper | Finished paper | 12-mm, 11-mm bench top |
| Paper pulp and paper board | 20-mm D w/ window |
| Textile | Textile printing | 3 mm |
| Hard weave | 12-mm cone |
| Solid colors soft weave | 20-mm D w/window, 30-mm bench top |
| Packages | 12-mm cone |
| Cosmetics | Foundation drawdowns | 12-mm cone, 11-mm bench top |
| Skin, cosmetics on skin | 12-mm flat head |
| Powders and creams | 12-mm or 20-mm with window, 30-mm bench top |
| Lipstick | 12-mm with thin film press |
| Packaging | 3 mm |
