This document describes the features and characteristics of Agilent 8453 UV-visible spectrophotometer, including fast spectral scanning, open sample area, high throughput optics, virtually absolute wavelength resettability, and exceptional ruggedness and reliability.
The Agilent 8453 UV-visible spectrophotometer is a diode-array system designed for routine QA/QC, research, and method development laboratories. It features prealigned deuterium and tungsten lamp light sources, a thermally stable ceramic spectrograph, and communication via GPIB or LAN. The instrument supports compliance with European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements.
| Wavelength range | 190 - 1100 nm |
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| Slit width | 1 nm |
| Wavelength accuracy | <+0.5nm |
| Photometric accuracy | <+0.005A at 440.0 nm |
| Photometric noise | < 0.0002 A |
| Baseline flatness | <0.001A |
| Typical scan time | 1.5 second |
| Weight | 16.5 kg |
| Power consumption | 70 VA typical |
It offers fast spectral scanning, an open sample area for convenient handling, and virtually absolute wavelength resettability.
Yes, it supports compliance with GLP regulations through serial numbers, own clock for time stamps, and extensive self-test procedures.
Communication is available through GPIB or LAN for dedicated or networked PC control.