UV Carry 60
Overview
The Agilent Cary 60 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer is a high-performance analytical instrument designed for accurate and reliable measurement of ultraviolet (UV) and visible (Vis) light absorbance. It is widely used in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, food, academic, and research laboratories for qualitative and quantitative analysis. Featuring a xenon flash lamp with no warm-up time, the Cary 60 delivers fast, precise, and reproducible results while minimizing sample exposure to light.
Principle of Operation
The Agilent Cary 60 operates based on the Beer-Lambert Law, which relates the absorbance of light to the concentration of a substance in a sample. Light passes through the sample, and the instrument measures the amount of light absorbed at selected wavelengths to determine the sample’s concentration or identify its chemical characteristics.
Key Features
- Wavelength range of 190–1100 nm
- High-speed scanning up to 24,000 nm/min
- Xenon flash lamp technology with no warm-up time
- Excellent wavelength accuracy and photometric precision
- Low maintenance and long lamp life
- User-friendly Cary WinUV software
- Compact design suitable for routine laboratory analysis
- Supports a wide range of sampling accessories
- Reliable and reproducible analytical performance
Main Components
- Xenon Flash Lamp
- Monochromator
- Sample Compartment
- Cuvette Holder
- Optical System
- Detector
- USB Interface
- Cary WinUV Software
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | UV-Visible Spectrophotometer |
| Wavelength Range | 190–1100 nm |
| Spectral Bandwidth | 1.5 nm |
| Light Source | Xenon Flash Lamp |
| Scan Speed | Up to 24,000 nm/min |
| Photometric Range | Up to 4 Abs |
| Interface | USB |
| Software | Cary WinUV |
Applications
The Agilent Cary 60 is suitable for a wide range of laboratory applications, including:
- Pharmaceutical quality control
- Drug assay and dissolution studies
- DNA, RNA, and protein quantification
- Food and beverage analysis
- Water quality and environmental monitoring
- Chemical concentration measurements
- Academic and scientific research
- Material characterization
Benefits
- Fast and accurate measurements
- No lamp warm-up required
- Reduced sample photodegradation
- High analytical sensitivity
- Low operating and maintenance costs
- Reliable long-term performance
- Easy operation for routine laboratory testing
- Excellent data accuracy and repeatability
Typical Sample Types
The Cary 60 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer is capable of analyzing various sample types, including:
- Liquid solutions
- Pharmaceutical formulations
- Water samples
- Food extracts
- Biological samples
- Chemical reagents
- Laboratory standards
Industries Served
The Agilent Cary 60 is widely used in:
- Pharmaceutical Laboratories
- Biotechnology Laboratories
- Environmental Testing Laboratories
- Food and Beverage Industries
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Universities and Research Institutions
- Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratories
Why Choose the Agilent Cary 60?
The Agilent Cary 60 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer combines speed, precision, and reliability in a compact and user-friendly system. Its advanced xenon flash lamp technology, broad wavelength range, and dependable performance make it an excellent choice for laboratories seeking accurate analytical results with minimal maintenance.
