Agilent Temperature Dependent UV-Vis Spectroscopy on Polymer Thin Films; a LINKAM THMS 600hot-stage as sample holder for the Cary 5 Manual

About this manual

The document details an experimental setup where a LINKAM THMS600 hot-stage, originally designed for optical microscopy, is adapted to serve as a sample compartment within an Agilent Cary 5 UV-Vis-NIR spectro-photometer. This configuration allows for the measurement of solution and solid-state spectra under carefully controlled temperature and atmospheric conditions.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Equipment
• Discussion
• Examples

Frequently asked questions

What is the usable temperature range for this hot-stage with the standard control unit?

The LINKAM THMS600 can be conveniently used in the temperature range -100-300 °C using the standard Linkam temperature control unit TMS91.

What diameter and thickness are required for the quartz windows?

All standard glass windows must be replaced by quartz windows with a diameter of 22 mm and a thickness of 0.5 mm.

What is the photometric noise level when using the hot-stage?

Photometric noise remains excellent at 0.0007 A with the hot-stage installed.