ANALYTICAL METHODS [SPECTROPHOTOMETER PARTS] Flashcards
What are the 6 basic components of single or double-beam configuration spectrophotmeter.
- Stable Light Source
- Filter
- Sample Holder
- Radiation Detector
- Signal Processor
- Readout Device
This component of a spectrophotometer isolates a specific region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Filter
What are the parts of a spectrophotometer?
- Light or Radiant Source
- Entrance Slit
- Monochromator
- Exit Slit
- Cuvette
- Photodetector
- Meter or Read-out Device
This provides polychromatic light in order to measure the analyte of interest.
Light or Radiant Source
What are the two types of light sources.
Continuum and Line Source
This radiant source emits radiation that changes in intensity; widely used in the laboratory.
Continuum Source
These are examples of a continuum source.
Tungsten, Deuterium, Xenon Lamps/Bulbs
This radiant source is limited in both radiation and wavelength.
Line Source
This radiant source is used in atomic, molecular, and fluorescent spectroscopy.
Line Source
What is the meaning of LASER?
Light Amplification via Stimulated Emission of Radiation
What are the examples of line sources?
Mercury and Sodium Vapor, and Hollow Cathode Lamp.
What regions does the Hg and Na vapor lamps filter?
UV and Visible Regions
What specific technique utilizes Hollow Cathode Lamps as their radiant source?
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
What are the factors needed in changing a light source.
- Range
- Spectral Distribution
- Light Production
- Stability of Light
- Temperature
What are radiant sources suitable for both the visible and UV region?
Mercury Arc
What are radiant sources suitable for the UV region?
Deuterium, Hydrogen, and Xenon Lamps
What are radiant sources suitable for the IR region?
Merst Glower and Globar