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qX2/8453

Air-cooled, Peltier-controlled cuvette holder for the Olis Upcycled HP 8453 Diode Array System
Product Overview

The qX2/8453 is a temperature-controlled cuvette holder with two optical ports for use in the open sample compartment of your 8453 Diode Array System. Set and maintain precise sample temperatures and stir at a steady reproducible rate, while bathing the cuvette in a controlled gaseous environment.

Although dependent on rapid, precise Peltier technology, no circulating water is required for normal operation from 0 °C to 110 °C. Purchase the low temperature option, consisting of a windowed vest and capability for liquid cooling, and operate the qX2/8453 from 0 °C down to -35 °C. Purchase the extended temperature option to extend operation above 110 °C to 150 °C. Control using the TC 1B Temperature Controller, included in the purchase price. For additional control and temperature monitoring, use Quantum Northwest’s computer control software, T-App, available for purchase.

Many experiments will benefit from the qX2/8453 alone. If you have greater needs, our partnership with OLIS, Inc. of Bogart, GA can enable you to assemble a new system. Let OLIS upcycle the HP 8453 to capabilities far beyond those it had when new. Retire ChemStation and upgrade to OLIS SpectralWorks. This Windows 7/10 program includes software for 2D and 3D analysis of kinetic and equilibrium data. Achieve the full potential of your HP 8453 with OLIS and Quantum Northwest. Contact us for more information.

Product Features

Rapid, precise Peltier temperature control
Precise stepper-motor-driven magnetic stirring
Dry gas purge for work at low temperature
Lid to improve temperature stability
Threaded inserts to mount windows or filters
Optical slit holders to control illuminated volume
Cuvette lifter for removal of cuvette
Probe input for sample temperature
Mounting base and post for the 8453 Diode Array
NIST-traceable temperature calibration

  • Technical Specifications
    Number of cuvettes controlled
    1
    Typical use
    Absorbance
    Standard cuvette size (outside)
    12.5 mm x 12.5 mm
    Optical ports per cuvette
    2
    Optical port dimensions
    12 mm high x 10 mm wide
    Cuvette z-height
    15 mm
    Windowed vest available
    yes
    Factory set temperature range
    -40 °C to +110 °C
    Temperature range easily achievable
    -5 °C to +110 °C
    Range with low temperature option
    -35 °C to +110 °C
    Range with extended temperature option
    -35 °C to +150 °C
    Temperature precision
    ±0.02 °C
    Thermistor probes accepted
    Probe/QNW3
    Magnetic stirring motor type
    Stepper
    Magnetic stirring speed range
    1-2500 rpm
    Default stirring speed
    1200 rpm
    Stirring speed best performance
    60-1800 rpm
  • Basic Package

    qX2 – Temperature-controlled cuvette holder
    TC 1B – Temperature Controller
    Mounting plate and fasteners
    NIST-traceable calibration and performance data
    Magnetic stir bar, tubing for dry gas and cables

  • Accessories
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