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AN-UVA-E 1120 - Rev B - AN 022 UVA UV254 Measurement of Waters by Spectrophotometer

This application note details measuring absorbance of drinking and source water at 254 nm using the Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ AquaMate™ UV-Vis Spectrophotometer. It covers equipment, sample preparation, pH adjustment, and measurement procedures. Emphasizing quality control through SCS testing, it provides a method for calculating Specific UV Absorbance (SUVA) values, referencing EPA Method 415.3 and Standard Methods 5910B. Includes maintenance tips and ordering information

Description: 

Application note for measuring the absorbance of waters at UV254 using EPA Method 415.3

 

Environment:

  • Thermo Scientific Orion AquaMate UV-Vis Spectrophotometer (Orion AQ8100)
  • Thermo Scientific Orion AquaMate UV-Vis Spectrophotometer (Orion AQ8000)