Quartz 10mm Micro Volume Cuvette, 1.05 ml, Standard 80, Two-Way Light, PTFE Cap, Pack of Two, C102CS13
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Quartz 10 mm micro volume two-way cuvette with 1.05 ml capacity. Standard 80 (>80% transmittance). PTFE Cap. 190–2500 nm. Compatible with all standard spectrophotometers. SKU: C102CS13.
Description
The C102CS13 is a precision quartz micro volume cuvette with 10 mm path length and two-way light optical windows, designed for UV-Vis spectrophotometry (190–2500 nm). The two-way light configuration transmits the beam through two opposing polished optical faces, delivering clean baseline performance for absorbance measurements. This cuvette reduces the required sample volume to 1.05 ml (1050 µl) — saving 70% compared to a standard 3.5 ml cell — by using internal quartz masking walls that narrow the chamber to ~3 mm width while maintaining the full 10 mm optical path. Fabricated using Standard 80 (>80% transmittance). Includes a PTFE cap for chemical-resistant sealing. Compatible with all standard spectrophotometers regardless of beam height.
| Technical Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Quartz (Fused Silica) | SKU | C102CS13 |
| Path Length | 10 mm | Volume | 1.05 ml (1050 µl) |
| Optical Windows | 2 (Two-Way Light) | Wavelength | 190–2500 nm |
| Fabrication | Standard 80 | Transmittance | >80% |
| Exterior Dimensions | 12.5 × 12.5 × 45 mm | Interior Dimensions | 10 × 3 × 43 mm |
| Cap | PTFE Cap | Package | Pack of Two |
Applications
◆ UV-Vis spectrophotometry (190–2500 nm)
◆ Protein (A280) & nucleic acid (A260) quantification
◆ Enzyme kinetics & reaction monitoring
◆ Pharmaceutical QC & purity testing
◆ Environmental & water quality analysis
◆ Chemical analysis with limited sample (1.05 ml)
Why Micro Volume?
Internal quartz masking walls narrow the measurement chamber to ~3 mm while maintaining the full 10 mm optical path (Beer–Lambert law: A = εlc). This saves 70% of sample compared to a standard 3.5 ml cuvette, making it ideal for precious biological samples, expensive reagents, or limited column fractions. Unlike ultra-micro cuvettes with raised platforms, the micro volume design keeps the sample at full column height — compatible with all spectrophotometer beam heights (8.5 mm, 15 mm, or 20 mm) without verification.
Black-Wall Design Benefits
This cuvette features a black-wall (dark-wall) exterior on the two non-optical faces. The opaque coating absorbs stray ambient light and eliminates fluorescence interference from scattered excitation photons bouncing off internal walls. Benefits include: reduced stray-light artifacts at low absorbance readings, improved signal-to-noise in fluorescence measurements, cleaner baselines in the deep-UV region (<230 nm) where scattered light is most problematic, and sharper spectral resolution in high-sensitivity absorbance work. If your application does not require lateral light transmission (excitation/emission at 90°), the black-wall two-way configuration delivers measurably better optical performance than an all-clear four-way cuvette.
Why Standard 80 Construction?
Standard 80 refers to precision-glued assembly: individual quartz panels bonded with optical-grade adhesive, then ground and polished to final dimensions. With >80% transmittance across 190–2500 nm, Standard 80 delivers accurate, reproducible results for routine UV-Vis work — DNA/protein quantification, enzyme kinetics, and pharmaceutical analysis. Important: the adhesive bonds are designed for aqueous samples only (water, buffers, dilute salt solutions). Organic solvents, strong acids, strong bases, and corrosive reagents can attack and degrade the adhesive joints. For work with organic solvents or aggressive chemicals, choose Sintered 83 or Molded 83 instead.
Usage Tips: Handle by non-optical surfaces only — avoid touching polished windows. Rinse immediately after use with an appropriate solvent. Standard 80 adhesive bonds are suitable for aqueous samples only (water, buffers, dilute salt solutions). Do not use with organic solvents, strong acids, or strong bases — these will attack the adhesive joints. For organic or corrosive solvents, upgrade to Sintered 83 or Molded 83. Compatible with Shimadzu, Agilent, PerkinElmer, Thermo Fisher, JASCO, Hitachi, and most commercial spectrophotometers.
Custom Orders & Academic Purchasing: Need a custom size, path length, or window configuration? We offer made-to-order cuvettes tailored to your specifications. Academic institutions: we accept Purchase Orders (POs) with pay-after-delivery terms. Contact us for quotes and custom requests.
Disclaimer: This product is intended for laboratory and research use only. It is not designed, approved, or intended for use in medical diagnostics, therapeutic procedures, or any clinical application involving human or animal subjects. The buyer assumes all responsibility for determining the suitability of this product for their specific application.
Additional information
| Weight | 30 g |
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