Absorption Cells
Hellma 178.010-QS Micro Flow-Through Absorption Cell with in/outlet tubes, Quartz SUPRASIL® Glass High Performance 200-2500 nm, 370μl, 50mm Path Length, 8.5mm Centre Height, 1/Pk
Product Number: 178010-50-85-40
Hellma Analytics produces a wide range of cuvettes for use in spectroscopy and cytometry with optical path lengths spanning 0.01 mm to 100 mm and above. Thanks to their stability, maximum precision and reliability when used for absorbance and fluorescence measurements, Hellma cuvettes work exceptionally well in a wide range of areas in the lab. With a surface flatness of 1 μm, our quartz windows set a benchmark in cuvette production.
What’s more, the function-optimized design with beveled edges and corners protects against the risk of damage caused by splitting and assists users in their daily work. On request, we are able to produce custom models designed for specific areas of application.
Material Codes
Material | Material Code | Wavelength | Refractive Index nd at 588 nm | Type of spectrophotometer |
Optical glass | OG | 360 nm - 2500 nm | 1,523 | for the visible range |
OG indicates that "Optical Glass" is used for the window. Here we use a colorless highly transparent crown glass in the form of drawn panes with fire-polished surfaces. The quality of the surfaces is so high that the components can be fused using the Hellma process without further grinding and polishing. An empty cell made of optical glass will give a transmission of more than 80 % over a spectral range from 360 nm to 2500 nm. | ||||
Borofloat® Borosilicate Glass |
BF | 330 nm - 2500 nm | 1,473 | for the visible range |
BF indicates the cells entirely made from borosilicate glass, the composition and properties of which are laid down by an international standard. This type of glass possesses a high chemical resistance and a low thermal expansion coefficient making it particularly suitable for its use as laboratory glassware. For the windows of these cells we use a borosilicate glass manufactured using the float process. An empty cell made from this material has a transmission of greater than 80 % at a spectral range of between 330 nm and 2500 nm. | ||||
Special optical glass | OS | 320 nm - 2500 nm | 1,523 | for the visible range |
OS indicates that “Special Optical Glass” is used for the window. This crown glass, specifically developed for Hellma, is made from exceptionally pure raw materials and gives improved transmission in the near ultraviolet range. An empty cell will give a transmission of more than 80 % over a spectral range from 320 nm to 2500 nm. | ||||
HOQ 310H Quartz Glass |
UV | 260 nm - 2500 nm | 1,458 | for the UV range |
UV indicates that “Quartz Glass” of highest purity and homogeneity is used for the window. These specially selected quartz glasses ensure transmission values of more than 80 % for a spectral range from 260 nm to 2500 nm for an empty cell. | ||||
Quartz SUPRASIL® Quartz Glass High Performance |
QS | 200 nm - 2500 nm | 1,458 | for the UV range |
QS indicates that “Quartz Glass High Performance” of the highest purity and homogeneity is used for the window. Because it is made from a silicon compound, it is also called synthetic quartz glass. We use specially selected quartz glasses which ensure transmission values of more than 82 % for a spectral range of 200 nm to 2500 nm for an empty cell. | ||||
Quartz SUPRASIL® 300 Quartz Glass Extended Range |
QX | 200 nm - 3500 nm | 1,458 | for the NIR range |
QX indicates that “Quartz Glass Extended Range” of highest purity and homogeneity and free from OH absorption is used for the window. It is suitable for applications in the near infrared range up to approximately 4000 nm. We use specially selected quartz glasses which ensure transmission values of more than 82 % for a spectral range from 200 nm to 3500 nm for an empty cell. |
Measuring of cuvette transmission
If required, cuvettes can be spectrally calibrated into sets with equal transmission values (measurement uncertainty
±1%). These cuvettes are given a three-digit calibration code containing coded data about the material and the transmission at a wavelength typical for the cuvette material.
Polarimetric checking of cuvettes
Cuvettes with an inside width greater than 5 mm can be polarimetrically checked on request. They are marked with a “P” and delivered with a test certificate confirming that the rotation of the polarization plane does not exceed
0.01 degrees.
ADVANTAGES
- Extremely high parallelism of the windows with a maximum tolerance of ± 0.01 mm
- Exceptional optical path length accuracy down to 0.003 mm (3 μm) for high dimensional accuracy and reproducible measurements results
- Unique surface flatness of the optical windows of 0.001 mm (1 μm)
- Very high temperature stability and chemical resistance due to thermal bonding of individual components (effectively monolithic)
- Guaranteed transmission of at least 82% from 200 nm to 3500 nm depending on the material
Specifications:
Type | 178.010 – Flow-through cells (Micro) |
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Article No. | 178010-50-85-40 |
Measuring method | Absorption cells |
Remarks | with in/outlet tubes |
Material Color Code | QS - Quartz SUPRASIL® |
Wavelength range | UV/VIS (200 - 2500 nm) |
Optical path length | 50 mm |
Volume | 370 µl |
Aperture | 3 Ø Diameter |
Outside dimensions | |
Height | 38.5 mm |
Width | 12.5 mm |
Depth | 52.5 mm |
Inside dimensions | |
Center Height | 8.5 mm |
Number of windows | 2 |
Polarimetric checking | not possible |
Transmission matched | on request |
Many sizes and types of cells are available... please contact our Sales Team with your requirements or browse the online catalogue below.
- Model: 178010-50-85-40
- Manufactured by: Hellma