Quick Answer: The Spectrawave Spectrophotometer is a visible spectrophotometer covering 325-1100 nm, with wavelength scanning, stored protein assay methods and absorbance, transmittance, OD600 and concentration modes.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Wavelength range 325-1100 nm
Stored methods for Bradford, BCA, Biuret and Lowry protein quantitation
Absorbance, transmittance, OD600 and concentration modes
Automatic calibration at start-up
No lid or moving parts
Data saved to a USB memory stick or sent to a PC with the supplied PVC software
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Wavelength range
325-1100nm
Light source
Pulsed tungsten halogen
Photometric linearity
+ 0.01A
Photometric reproducibility
0.002A at 0A and 500nm
Cell holder
10 mm glass and disposable cuvettes
Dimensions
(W)325mm x (H)133mm x (D)225mm
About This Product
The standard cell holder takes 10 mm glass and disposable cuvettes and is easily removed for cleaning. An optional thermostatted cell holder allows measurements at 37°C, and an optional test tube cell holder accepts 10 to 18 mm test tubes. Data transferred through the PVC (Print Via Computer) software can be exported to other formats for later analysis. Export supply of the Spectrawave Spectrophotometer can be arranged to laboratories and schools in Montenegro, Kazakhstan, Namibia, Barbados and Haiti.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can test tubes be used instead of cuvettes? Yes, with the optional test tube cell holder, which accepts 10 to 18 mm test tubes.