A Long Path Flow Cell for Process UV / VIS / NIR Photometry
Flow cell performance strongly affects the overall system performance of a process photometer. High optical efficiency and low sensitivity to environmental factors are essential to sensitive, reliable measurements. Best system performance requires a flow cell that is insensitive to vibration, temperature and pressure changes. Stable performance is especially difficult to achieve when a long-path flow cell is dictated by low limits of detection. Our GUIDED WAVE™ Axial Process Flow Cell gives path-lengths of 30mm to 100 mm with exceptional immunity to environment.
Resistance to Environmental Influences
The standard GUIDED WAVE Axial Process Flow Cell is constructed from 316L stainless steel. It can also be made from other materials depending upon specific application requirements, such as Hastelloy C-276. Elastomeric seals prevent leakage and protect the Axial Flow Cell’s vital internal optics. The process and processing environment dictate the actual O-ring material that is best suited for the application. Suitable O-ring materials must be specified to meet your process chemistry and safety requirements. Common materials, such as Viton, Kalrez®, EPDM, etc., are readily available.
Effective For Low Level Detection
High optical throughput and exception stability make the GUIDED WAVE Axial Process Flow Cell particularly effective in achieving low levels of detection. For example, water levels less than 100 ppm can be routinely measured in organics when the Axial Flow Cell is used with a good quality photometer or spectrometer..