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Product Code C2003P1
Price £52 ex. VAT

Quartz Cuvettes for UV and IR Spectrum Range

High-quality UV and IR quartz cuvettes for spectroscopy setup


A range of UV Quartz Cuvettes and IR Quartz Cuvettes that can be used with spectrophotometric setups to measure the optical properties of solvents and solutes, including:

  • Solvent-solute interactions
  • Material band-gaps
  • Absorption spectra
  • Fluorescence spectra

Find out more about spectrometers and spectroscopy accessories at spectrometers and accessories.

Sample volume

With their small volume capacities starting from 0.35 ml, our range of cuvettes is perfect for researchers who have limited quantities of samples or solutions. These cuvettes enable you to use the minimum amount of solution, therefore you can conduct more experiments than you would normally be able to.

Standard cuvettes – front view
500 μl of solution in 1 mm path length cuvette (left) and 10ml path length cuvette (right).
Standard cuvettes – side on view
Side on view – 500μl of solution in 1mm path length cuvette (left) and 10ml path length cuvette (right)

Path length

For solutions with absorption coefficients that are too high for a standard path length cuvette, we have cuvettes with path lengths as short as 1 mm. You can achieve a ten-times reduction in absorbance by simply swapping cuvettes, rather than wasting time and solvent by needing to dilute your solutions.

Transmission range

Our UV Quartz cuvettes (which have high transmission between 200 nm and 2500 nm) are perfect for working within the UV-Visible spectrum. Our IR quartz cuvettes (which have high transmission between 260 nm and 3600 nm) offer excellent transmittance across the near-IR, short-IR, and mid-IR spectra.

See specifications tab for product detail.

Specification


UV Quartz Cuvettes – Fixed Path Length

Product Code C2003V1 C2003V2 C2003V3 C2003V4 C2003V5
Path Length 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm
Cuvette Volume 1.75 ml 1.4 ml 1.05 ml 0.7 ml 0.35 ml
Material UV Transmitting Quartz (200 – 2500 nm) UV Transmitting Quartz (200 – 2500 nm) UV Transmitting Quartz (200 – 2500 nm) UV Transmitting Quartz (200 – 2500 nm) UV Transmitting Quartz (200 – 2500 nm)
Package Content 1 x Quartz Cuvette + 1 x PTFE Stopper 1 x Quartz Cuvette + 1 x PTFE Stopper 1 x Quartz Cuvette + 1 x PTFE Stopper 1 x Quartz Cuvette + 1 x PTFE Stopper 1 x Quartz Cuvette + 1 x PTFE Stopper
Package Type Foam Lined Box Foam Lined Box Foam Lined Box Foam Lined Box Foam Lined Box

UV and IR Quartz Cuvettes – Variable Path Lengths

Product Code C2003P1 C2003P2 C2003P3 C2003P4 C2004P1 C2004P2
Path Length 10 mm 5 mm 2 mm 1 mm 10 mm 2 mm
Cuvette Volume 3.5 ml 1.75 ml 0.7 ml 0.35 ml 3.5 ml 0.7 ml
Material UV Transmitting Quartz (200 – 2500 nm) UV Transmitting Quartz (200 – 2500 nm) UV Transmitting Quartz (200 – 2500 nm) UV Transmitting Quartz (200 – 2500 nm) IR Transmitting Quartz (260 – 3500 nm) IR Transmitting Quartz (260 – 3500 nm)
Package Content 1 x Quartz Cuvette + 1 x PTFE Stopper 1 x Quartz Cuvette + 1 x PTFE Stopper 1 x Quartz Cuvette + 1 x PTFE Stopper 1 x Quartz Cuvette + 1 x PTFE Stopper 1 x Quartz Cuvette + 1 x PTFE Stopper 1 x Quartz Cuvette + 1 x PTFE Stopper
Package Type Foam Lined Box Foam Lined Box Foam Lined Box Foam Lined Box Foam Lined Box Foam Lined Box

Quartz Cuvettes Features


UV Quartz Glass Cuvettes

Made from JGS1 UV-grade fused silica, absorption onset occurs below 170 nm and there are no absorption bands situated between 170 nm and 250 nm. Exceptionally high transmittance across the UVB, UVA, visible spectrum, and near IR. The transmission spectra for our UV quartz cells can be seen below. When working in the IR spectra, especially for wavelengths greater than 2000 nm, we recommend IR Quartz Glass Cuvettes instead, as they offer high transmission for these wavelengths.

JGS1 UV Quartz Transmission Spectra
Transmission through UV quartz glass between 150 nm and 4500 nm

IR Quartz Glass Cuvettes

Made from JGS3 UV-grade fused silica, absorption onset occurs below 170 nm with exceptionally high transmission across UVB, UVA, visible, near IR, and notibly short IR. Transmission drops significantly in the mid IR, and at 4200 nm there is complete absorption.

JGS3 IR Quartz Transmission Spectra
Transmission through IR quartz glass between 150 nm and 4500 nm

Resources and Support


Choosing a spectrometer How to Choose a Spectrometer

Some factors that you should consider when choosing an optical spectrometer are the range of wavelengths you need to measure, the size and weight of the instrument, and its data collection capabilities.

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Choosing a light source for your spectrometer Choosing a Sample Holder for Spectroscopy

The light source you will need to use depends on the measurements you are doing.

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