The Fuge Tube Diode Array Spectrophotometer

We present the details for adapting a diode array UV–vis spectrophotometer to incorporate the use of polypropylene microcentrifuge tubes—fuge tubes—as cuvettes. Optical data are presented validating that the polyethylene fuge tubes are equivalent to the standard square cross section polystyrene or g...

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 2008-12, Vol.85 (12), p.1663
Main Authors: Arneson, B. T, Stewart, K. K, Lagowski, J. J, Long, S. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analytical chemistry
Aqueous chemistry
Arrays
Chemistry
College Science
Laboratory Equipment
Precipitates
Science education
Science Instruction
Science Laboratories
Science Process Skills
Solvents
Spectrophotometry
Spectroscopy
Spectrum analysis
Tubes
Undergraduate Study
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Summary:We present the details for adapting a diode array UV–vis spectrophotometer to incorporate the use of polypropylene microcentrifuge tubes—fuge tubes—as cuvettes. Optical data are presented validating that the polyethylene fuge tubes are equivalent to the standard square cross section polystyrene or glass cuvettes generally used in spectrophotometers. The fuge tubes also can serve as reaction vessels, which permits the ready study of chemical systems involving heterogeneous phases by eliminating the need for tedious separations.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/ed085p1663