Double Beam Spectrophotometer
Description: A large scale setup of double beam spectrophotometer complete with splitter. The laser beam is passed through either a tank of colored water and onto a screen, or it is reflected around the tank by the splitter and onto the screen. The difference in the amount of light reaching the screen is the absorbance of the sample.
Source: Kristen Johnson
Year: 1999 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Spectrophotometer, Splitter, Light, Absorbance
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Coherent light hazard – eyes
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Somewhat connected conceptually to course material
- Moderate failure rate
Difficulty: Medium
- Procedures with some intermediate steps to results
- Prior training recommended
- Complex lab equipment manipulations
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves required
- Avoid exposure to coherent light
- Absorbent material on hand
Class: Spectroscopy
Division: Analytical Chemistry
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