Agilent Cary - Agilent Cary Eclipse Fluorescence Spectrometer

Applications & Use Cases

• Quantifying low concentrations of analytes in life sciences research, such as DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
• Environmental monitoring for detecting pollutants and contaminants in water and soil samples.
• Quality control in pharmaceutical development for drug discovery and formulation analysis.
• Food and beverage analysis for detecting additives, contaminants, and nutritional components.
• Materials science for characterising fluorescent properties of new compounds and polymers.

Typical Specifications

Typical Modes of Operation

Fluorescence, phosphorescence, chemiluminescence, and bioluminescence are commonly supported.

Light Source

Units of this type typically utilise a Xenon flash lamp for broad spectral coverage and long lifespan.

Scanning Speed

High scanning speeds, often up to 24,000 nm/min, are common for efficient data acquisition.

Wavelength Range

Operational excitation and emission ranges typically cover the UV-Vis spectrum, suitable for a wide array of fluorophores.

Spectral Bandwidth

Adjustable excitation and emission bandwidths (e.g., 1.5 nm to 20 nm) are typically available for method optimisation.

Footprint

Benchtop designs are standard for this class of equipment, requiring a moderate amount of laboratory space.

Power Supply

Typically operates on standard laboratory power, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of samples can this spectrometer analyse?

  Fluorescence spectrometers are versatile and can analyse liquid samples, and with appropriate accessories, solid samples, powders, and thin films.

• Is specialist training required to operate this equipment?

• What maintenance is typically required for a fluorescence spectrometer?

• Can this unit be integrated with other lab equipment?

• What is the difference between fluorescence and UV-Vis spectrophotometry?