Equipment Model

Shimadzu UV-2600

Description

The Shimadzu UV-2600 is a high-performance UV-Visible spectrophotometer designed for precise quantitative and qualitative analysis of UV-active compounds. It operates by measuring the absorbance and transmittance of ultraviolet and visible light through liquid or solid samples, enabling identification and concentration determination.

Lab

CIF Room No: 3155

Institute

Central Analytical Laboratory

Location

CIF Room No: 3155, FD-III, Pilani Campus Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031, India

• Applications

  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Analysis of drug substances, formulations, and stability testing.

  • Environmental Monitoring: Detection of pollutants, nitrates, heavy metals, and organic contaminants in water and soil.

  • Biotechnology: Quantification of nucleic acids, proteins, and enzymes.

  • Food and Beverage: Determination of colorants, preservatives, and nutrient content.

  • Chemical Industry: Quality control and composition analysis of raw materials and products.

  • Material Science: Optical characterization of transparent films, coatings, and nanomaterials.

• Key Features

  • Wavelength range from 185 to 1100 nm, covering UV to near-IR regions.

  • High-resolution double-beam optical system for stable and accurate readings.

  • Integrating sphere option for measuring solid samples and diffuse transmittance/reflectance.

  • Compact design with user-friendly LabSolutions UV software for data acquisition and analysis.

  • Fast scanning speed with excellent baseline stability and low stray light.

• Limitations

  • Limited sensitivity for non-UV absorbing or turbid samples without pre-treatment.

  • Requires cuvettes or accessories for different sample types (liquid, solid, powder).

  • Light scattering by colloidal or particulate samples can affect accuracy.

  • Baseline drift or lamp aging may affect long-term performance without regular calibration.

  • Not suitable for detecting non-chromophoric substances unless derivatized.