Method for Performing UV-Vis Spectroscopic Measurements

Several UV-Vis configurations are available, including transmission, diffuse reflectance, and absorption. Each of which will be further discussed in detail. All techniques follow a general experimental format (although variations exist depending on measurement geometry)  

There is little to no preparation time involved in a UV-Vis spectroscopic measurement. The amount of time required to conduct the experiment is minimal and mostly determined by the time required for the lamp to warm up. Sampling time itself will vary depending on the speed and range of the scan but generally takes no more than a few minutes. Analysis time is similarly expedient, requiring no more than a few minutes to plot the data in a spreadsheet program. 

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