Spectrophotometers for Educational Institutions

Spectrophotometers for educational institutions are specifically designed to meet the requirements of the student community. An essential instrument for students on chemistry and biological science courses, the spectrophotometer serves to measure the amount of light of a specified wavelength passing through a medium. Proteins, peptides, amino acids, nucleic acids, nucleotides and other cellar metabolites can be measured by applying spectrophotometry. When purchasing a spectrophotometer for a school or university lab, it is important to ensure that it comes with all the features necessary to teach the science of spectroscopy.

Economical and User-friendly Spectrophotometers

School and college labs require competitively priced, user-friendly, reliable laboratory equipment that provides accurate results. They need to purchase a low-cost spectrophotometer with a sturdy construction that allows for low reagent consumption and a simplified experimentation. UNICO, a leading manufacturer, for instance, offers two economical models that are ideal for use by students – the S-1000 VIS (110V) and the S-1100-RSE VIS (220V). Both these models come with several student-friendly features.

It is important to ensure that the device has a rugged construction and is suitable for general analysis and experiments such as Beer-Lambert, absorption spectrum, chlorophyll, protein (biuret test), and more. Dynamic range of 400-1000 nm is also useful.

• Student-proof positive safety stopper integrated with the wavelength dial to prevent damage to the monochromator and grating


• Built-in secondary filters minimize stray light, enhance accuracy and ease operation


• Large, easy-to-read digital display


• Analog interface with external analog device


• Auto zero function


• Flexible sample compartment

Some leading manufacturers offer educational institutions an experiment manual with descriptions and answers along with the spectrophotometer that comes with. The UNICO S-1000 pack is fully packed and ready to use and includes a 1/2 inch round tube holder, 10 mm square cuvette adapter, box of 12 round tubes. The options for the S-1100 include COD vial holders, Windows-based application software, and more.

Recertified Lab Equipment

Educational institutions can also purchase recertified spectrophotometer models from leading industry suppliers. Established dealers that purchase used equipment, have factory-trained personnel repair and refurbish it to meet the original manufacturer’s specifications before offering it for sale with sufficient warranty.

Finding the Right Laboratory Equipment Supplier

Educational institutions looking to buy spectrophotometers should locate a reliable supplier that can offer both new and recertified equipment at competitive prices. The spectrometer can be now bought online. Online stores of laboratory instruments are a good choice as they feature product display with technical specifications and prices. Guarantee of quality, value, warranty, and efficient post-purchase service is essential. An established supplier would make sure that the product is transported efficiently and affordably.