Chirascan
Integrating Sphere

Measure powders and other opaque samples

With its small ratio of port area to inner surface area, this Chirascan accessory collects as much light as possible in CD measurements for powders and other opaque samples. Available for manual Chirascan systems.

An accessory to expand the capabilities of your manual Chirascan system

  • Collect CD data from highly scattering samples (high g-factor) such as powders (ground crystalline or lyophilised) and compressed discs made of sample in dispersant
  • User with a diverse range of chiral solid state samples, e.g., D- and L-amino acids, co-ordination compounds such as organometallic complexes, or supramolecular complexes
  • Work with hygroscopic samples thanks to fully sealable housing

Chirascan SYSTEMS

 

For measurements of solid sample discs, see our Solid Sample Holder accessory!

 

Chirascan Solid sample holder

 

Features and Specifications

Compatible with Chirascan VX and Chirascan V100

Operation modes
  • Diffuse reflectance, for powders and other opaque samples
  • Transmittance, for discs and other transmissive samples
Light collection
  • Large internal surface coated with highly reflective material (BenFlect), reflective surface >300 cm2
  • Baffles prevent light enetering detector directly from light inlet port or sample
  • Small ratio of port area to inner surface area (~3%)
Sample holder
  • Graduated degree markings (45° steps) allows for sample rotation around axis of light path
  • 13 mm diameter sample recess, ~100 mg of powder sample required
Wavelength range
  • 200 nm to upper limit of spectrometer (depending on model)
Included components
  • Integrating Sphere accessory
  • Sample wheels for powder samples and discs
  • Additional parts for assembly and purging
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