UV/Vis and IR Absorbance Applications

IDSpectra^TM (IDS) is an effective, portable, and patented multi-purpose analysis tool that offers rapid quantification of analytes in solutions using UV/Vis/NIR (ultraviolet/ visible/near-infrared) spectroscopy and a simple USB-based user interface. The IDS system uses light absorption and automated liquid handling to measure the relative spectral distribution of light transmitted through various solutions. Using the spectral data and known reference standards, it is then possible to identify the chemicals present and to determine the concentration of the analytes in the solution as well as the adsorption properties of various materials.

The following is a link to the IDSorb page. IDSorb is a customized version of IDSpectra designed to be used for the analysis of fly ash adsorption during air-entrained cement and concrete applications: https://phosphortech.com/idsorb/

A sample of adsorption data and isotherm graphs can be found at : https://phosphortech.com/ids-data/

The IDSpectra^TM datasheet can be viewed or downloaded here: IDSpectraDatasheet

The IDSorb^TM datasheet can be viewed or downloaded here:  IDSorbDatasheet

The high sensitivity and low detection limits of the IDS instrument enables it to measure very small changes in chemical concentrations, which makes it possible to determine the chemical adsorption/desorption of a given solution (or dissolved gas) on a solid.

Numerous other applications are possible with IDS. The following is only a partial list of possible studies that can be conducted using this simple to use and low-maintenance instrument.

Chemical Solution Concentration Measurement

Carbon Capture and CO2 Adsorption Measurement

Rapid UV/Vis/NIR Analysis of Food, Water, and Beverages

Water Quality and Environmental Analysis

Biomedical Applications for Bacterial and Antimicrobial Studies

Detection of Viruses, Infections, and Vaccine Analysis

Measurement of Caffeine Content in Beverages

Activated Carbon Adsorption Capacity and Isotherm Analysis

UV/Vis Analysis of Paints, Pigments, Nanofillers, and Polymer Composites

UV/Vis/NIR Spectroscopy of Organometallic Species and Catalysts

UV/Vis Spectroscopy for Biomarker Analysis and Disease Detection

UV Spectroscopy for Assay Development and Pharmaceutical Drug Formulation

Biomass Measurement of Various Species Present in Algae Aquaculture

Measuring Concentration of Food Dyes and Color Additives

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