Basic Concentration Measurements—Basic
A-%T-C
Basic Concentration Measurements
Thermo Scientific
This chapter covers:
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Basic Concentration Measurements
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Using Conc/Std to Measure Concentration
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Using Conc/Factor to Measure Concentration
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Measuring Samples
Use Basic ATC mode to make basic concentration measurements. This basic concentration
mode is useful for very simple comparisons that do not require a standard curve. You cannot
save data in this application or factors used when a single standard is measured. For better
accuracy and the ability to save and recall methods and data, use the Standard Curve
application mode described in
on
page
91.
Measuring concentration using the Basic ATC mode is similar to measuring Absorbance or
%T. Basic ATC mode lets you measure concentration using either a factor or one standard to
convert absorbance readings to concentration units.
• When using a factor, specify the factor and concentration units.
• When using a standard, specify the concentration of the standard and measure its
absorbance.
When Basic ATC is set to Conc/Std or Conc/Factor, you can perform these tasks.
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Setting the Wavelength and Mode
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Measuring a Blank
• Measuring a standard or entering a factor
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Measuring Samples
"Concentration Measurements—Standard Curve Application"
Orion AquaMate 7000 Vis and Orion AquaMate 8000 UV-Vis
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