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- Optical UV Fused Quartz Glass Cuvettes
- Versions with Two or Four Polished Windows Available
- Super Micro, Micro, and Macro Cuvettes with 100 µL,
700 µL, 1400 µL, or 3500 µL Capacity
CV10Q1
Super Micro
Cuvette,100 µL
Cuvettes with
Caps Included
CV10Q35FE
Enhanced Chemical
Resistance Macro
Fluorescence Cuvette, 3500 µL
CV10Q7A
Micro Cuvette,
700 µL
CV10Q7FA
Micro
Fluorescence
Cuvette, 700 µL
Application Idea
CV10Q35 Cuvette in a
CVH100 Cage-Compatible
Cuvette Holder
Cuvettes
with
Stoppers
Included
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Typical transmission measured through an empty cuvette in air. The shaded region indicates the 190 nm to 2.5 µm wavelength range.
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Outer Surfaces of the Cuvettes Feature an Engraved Part Number and a "Q" Indicating their Quartz Construction
Features
- Crafted from JGS1 UV Fused Quartz Glass for the 190 nm - 2.5 µm Wavelength Range
- Versions with Two or Four Polished Windows for Spectroscopy Applications
- 100 µL, 700 µL, 1400 µL, and 3500 µL Capacities Available
- Standard 12.5 mm Square Profile with 10 mm Transmitted Path Length
- Available with PTFE Top Caps or Airtight Stoppers
Our Cuvettes are high-quality cells designed to hold liquid samples. The JGS1 UV fused quartz glass construction allows these cuvettes to be used with UV light at wavelengths as low as 190 nm, as well as with visible and infrared light up to 2.5 µm. Thorlabs offers cuvettes with either two polished sides, for use in absorption spectroscopy experiments, or four polished sides, for use in fluorescence spectroscopy. The polished sides can be cleaned using standard optics cleaning procedures. Versions are also available with one of two PTFE tops: a cap to block dust and other particles or a stopper to prevent evaporation and provide an airtight seal.
The standard 12.5 mm square outside dimension and 10 mm transmitted path length through the sample make these cuvettes compatible with most spectrophotometers as well as our cage-compatible Cuvette Holder and Fiber Optic Filter and Cuvette Mounts. We offer macro, micro, and super micro sizes (see the tables below for more information), sold in packs of two. The 100 µL cuvettes with four polished sides as well as all 3500 µL cuvettes are also available in a version with enhanced chemical resistance. All cuvettes are engraved on the outer surface with the Item # and a letter "Q" designating quartz construction and the typical input side.
The super micro and micro cuvettes with two polished sides are assembled with glue. Our other cuvettes are assembled by heating the quartz to a high temperature and applying pressure to adhere the pieces together. Of these, micro cuvettes that are polished on four sides and all standard macro cuvettes have a quartz powder applied to the edges before heating, while the enhanced-chemical-resistance super micro and macro cuvettes are constructed by finely polishing the quartz before heating.
Solvent Compatibility
All standard cuvettes should not be used with benzene, toluene, aqua regia, ethanol, corrosive solutions, or other similar substances, as they may degrade the bonds between the pieces and cause the cuvette to leak. The cuvettes with enhanced chemical resistance are compatible with corrosive solutions such as aqua regia. Contact Tech Support for instructions on cleaning the cuvettes found on this page.
For applications that require cuvettes with a enhanced chemical resistance and a shorter optical path length, we offer Enchanced Chemical Resistance Cuvettes with ≤2 mm Path Length. These cuvettes are made from either UV fused quartz or borosilicate glass and are available with 350 µL or 700 µL capacity.
| Posted Comments: | |
Ben May
(posted 2020-11-09 05:32:06.803) I ordered CV10Q1400FS and found that both cuvettes included showed massive auto fluorescence which ruined any sample signal. When testing the same sample in different cuvettes the expected signal was produced. YLohia
(posted 2020-11-17 09:51:27.0) Hello, thank you for contacting Thorlabs. We're sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with these. We have reached out to you directly to troubleshoot this further. cory.nelson4
(posted 2016-10-04 14:01:33.197) It seems like the transmission is low for a quartz cuvette. Is the transmission in the graph internal transmission or transmission including Fresnel reflection losses? Thanks very much. jlow
(posted 2016-10-14 02:29:23.0) Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: The transmission graph includes the Fresnel reflection losses from 4 surfaces. e.tirel
(posted 2013-11-25 15:33:34.463) Hi,
This line of product is very attractive, unfortunately the cap that you are using are not good enough for the application I'm looking for.
By using volatile solvent like methanol the square lid are not good enough to stop the evaporation of it.
Also, if one is using oxygen sensitive product a better lid would prevent the oxygen to penetrate the cell for at least a short amount of time.
The lid I'd have liked to see (at least in option) for those cuvette is of this kind: http://www.hellma-analytics.com/kuevetten/135/en/pg_id,40$g_id,28$item_id,114/absorption-cells.html#114
Best
Emmanuel tcohen
(posted 2013-11-26 09:10:32.0) Response from Tim at Thorlabs to Emmanuel: Thank you for your feedback! This would certainly be a valuable addition and we're looking to make this available as an off the shelf solution. |
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- Two Polished Windows for Absorption Spectroscopy
- PTFE Cap Included with Each Cuvette to Block Dust or Other Particles
- Fabricated from JGS1 UV Fused Quartz (190 nm - 2.5 µm)
- Four Capacities Available: 100 µL, 700 µL, 1400 µL, and 3500 µL
- Cuvette with Enhanced Chemical Resistance Available with a 3500 µL Capacity
- Sold in Packs of 2
These UV Fused Quartz Cuvettes have two polished sides for use in absorption spectroscopy experiments and two frosted sides for handling. For the super micro (100 µL) and micro (700 or 1400 µL) cuvettes, the unused areas of the polished, optical surfaces are blackened to reduce scattered light. The polished sides can be cleaned using standard optics cleaning procedures. Since these cuvettes only have two polished windows, they are not appropriate for use in fluorescence spectroscopy where it is necessary to have four polished windows to allow measurement of the fluorescence at right angles to the beam path. Thorlabs also offers cuvettes with four polished sides below.
These cuvettes have standard 12.5 mm square outer dimensions, a 10 mm transmitted path length through the sample, and are available with 100 µL, 700 µL, 1400 µL, or 3500 µL capacities. The 3500 µL cuvettes are available in a standard version (Item # C10Q35) as well as a version with enhanced chemical resistance (Item # C10Q35E). Each cuvette is engraved with the Item # as well as a letter "Q" that designates its quartz construction and the typical input side, and each comes with a PTFE cap to prevent contamination by dust or other particles.
The 100 µL, 700 µL, and 1400 µL cuvettes (Item # CV10Q1, CV10Q7, and CV10Q14, respectively) are assembled with glue, which can be destroyed by benzene or other solutions with strong corrosive characteristics. Both 3500 µL cuvettes are assembled by first heating the quartz to a high temperature and then applying pressure to adhere the pieces together, eliminating the need for glue. The standard 3500 µL cuvette (Item # CV10Q35) has quartz powder applied to the edges before heating, whereas the 3500 µL cuvette with enhanced chemical resistance is made by finely polishing the quartz pieces before attaching, consequently providing smoother seams. This method allows the cuvette with enhanced chemical resistance to hold solutions with corrosive properties, similar to those of nitrohydrochloric acid (aqua regia), without being damaged.
Please note that the standard cuvettes should not be used with benzene, toluene, aqua regia, ethanol, corrosive solutions, or other similar substances, as they may degrade the bonds between the pieces and cause the cuvette to leak.
| Item # | Type | Volume | Length/Width | Path Length | Height | Assembly Process | Material | Wavelength Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV10Q1 | Standard Super Micro | 100 µL | 12.5 ± 0.2 mm | 10.00 ± 0.08 mm | 45.0 ± 0.3 mm | Gluea | JGS1 UV Fused Quartz |
190 nm - 2.5 µm |
| CV10Q7 | Standard Micro | 700 µL | ||||||
| CV10Q14 | Standard Micro | 1400 µL | ||||||
| CV10Q35 | Standard Macro | 3500 µL | 12.5 ± 0.2 mm | 10.00 ± 0.08 mm | 45.0 ± 0.3 mm | Fused with Quartz Powderb | ||
| CV10Q35E | Enhanced Chemical Resistance Macro |
3500 µL | 12.5 +0.0 / -0.2 mm | 10.00 ± 0.05 mm | 45.0 ± 0.3 mm | Monolithically Co-Firedc |
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- Two Polished Windows for Absorption Spectroscopy
- PTFE Stopper Included with Each Cuvette for an Airtight Seal
- Fabricated from JGS1 UV Fused Quartz (190 nm - 2.5 µm)
- Four Capacities Available: 100 µL, 700 µL, 1400 µL, and 3500 µL
- Cuvette with Enhanced Chemical Resistance Available with a 3500 µL Capacity
- Sold in Packs of 2
These UV Fused Quartz Cuvettes have two polished sides for use in absorption spectroscopy experiments and two frosted sides for handling. For the super micro (100 µL) and micro (700 or 1400 µL) cuvettes, the unused areas of the polished, optical surfaces are blackened to reduce scattered light. The polished sides can be cleaned using standard optics cleaning procedures. Since these cuvettes only have two polished windows, they are not appropriate for use in fluorescence spectroscopy where it is necessary to have four polished windows to allow measurement of the fluorescence at right angles to the beam path. Thorlabs offers cuvettes with four polished sides below.
These cuvettes have a standard 12.5 mm square outer dimension, a 10 mm transmitted path length through the sample, and are available with 100 µL, 700 µL, 1400 µL, or 3500 µL capacities. The 3500 µL cuvettes are available in a standard version (Item # C10Q35A) as well as a version with enhanced chemical resistance (Item # C10Q35AE). Each cuvette is engraved with the Item # as well as a letter "Q" that designates its quartz construction and the typical input side, and each comes with a PTFE stopper to create an airtight seal and to prevent evaporation and atmospheric contamination of the contents. The stopper should be inserted gently into the top of the cuvette; excessive force will cause difficulty with removing the stopper.
The standard 100 µL, 700 µL, and 1400 µL cuvettes (Item # CV10Q1A, CV10Q7A, and CV10Q14A, respectively) are assembled with glue, which can be destroyed by benzene or other solutions with strong corrosive characteristics. Both 3500 µL cuvettes are assembled by first heating the quartz to a high temperature and then applying pressure to adhere the pieces together, eliminating the need for glue. The standard 3500 µL cuvette (Item # CV10Q35A) has quartz powder applied to the edges before heating, whereas the 3500 µL cuvette with enhanced chemical resistance is made by finely polishing the quartz pieces before attaching, consequently providing smoother seams. This method allows the cuvette with enhanced chemical resistance to hold solutions with corrosive properties, similar to those of nitrohydrochloric acid (aqua regia), without being damaged.
Please note that the standard cuvettes should not be used with benzene, toluene, aqua regia, ethanol, corrosive solutions, or other similar substances, as they may degrade the bonds between the pieces and cause the cuvette to leak.
| Item # | Type | Volume | Length/Width | Path Length | Height | Assembly Process | Material | Wavelength Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV10Q1A | Standard Super Micro | 100 µL | 12.5 ± 0.2 mm | 10.00 ± 0.08 mm | 45.0 ± 0.3 mm | Gluea | JGS1 UV Fused Quartz |
190 nm - 2.5 µm |
| CV10Q7A | Standard Micro | 700 µL | ||||||
| CV10Q14A | Standard Micro | 1400 µL | ||||||
| CV10Q35A | Standard Macro | 3500 µL | 12.5 ± 0.2 mm | 10.00 ± 0.08 mm | 45.0 ± 0.3 mm | Fused with Quartz Powderb | ||
| CV10Q35AE | Enhanced Chemical Resistance Macro |
3500 µL | 12.5 +0.0 / -0.2 mm | 10.00 ± 0.05 mm | 45.0 ± 0.3 mm | Monolithically Co-Firedc |
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- Four Polished Windows for Fluorescence Spectroscopy
- PTFE Cap Included with Each Cuvette to Block Dust or Other Particles
- Fabricated from JGS1 UV Fused Quartz (190 nm - 2.5 µm)
- Four Capacities Available: 100 µL, 700 µL, 1400 µL, and 3500 µL
- Cuvettes with Enhanced Chemical Resistance Available with a 100 µL or 3500 µL Capacity
- Sold in Packs of 2
These UV Fused Quartz Cuvettes have four polished sides for use in fluorescence spectroscopy experiments. The four polished windows allow measurement of the fluorescence at right angles to the beam path and can be cleaned using standard optics cleaning procedures. While these cuvettes are designed for use in fluorescence, the through beam windows can be used independently for other spectroscopic applications. Thorlabs also offers cuvettes with two polished sides and two frosted sides designed specifically for these other applications (sold above).
These cuvettes have a standard 12.5 mm square outer dimension, a 10 mm transmitted path length through the sample, and are available with 100 µL, 700 µL, 1400 µL, or 3500 µL capacities. Each cuvette is engraved with the Item # as well as a letter "Q" that designates its quartz construction and the optical window axis, and each comes with a PTFE cap to prevent contamination by dust or other particles.
The cuvettes are assembled by first heating the quartz to a high temperature and then applying pressure to adhere the pieces together, eliminating the need for glue. For the standard 700 µL, 1400 µL, and 3500 µL cuvettes (Item # CV10Q7F CV10Q14F, and CV10Q35F, respectively), quartz powder is applied to the edges of the pieces prior to heating. For the cuvettes with enhanced chemical resistance, available in 100 µL or 3500 µL capacities, the quartz pieces are finely polished before attaching, consequently providing smoother seams. This method allows the enhanced-chemical-resistance cuvettes to hold solutions with corrosive properties, similar to those of nitrohydrochloric acid (aqua regia), without being damaged.
Note that all standard cuvettes should not be used with benzene, toluene, aqua regia, ethanol, corrosive solutions, or other similar substances, as they may degrade the bonds between the pieces and cause the cuvette to leak.
| Item # | Type | Volume | Length/Width | Path Length | Height | Assembly Process | Material | Wavelength Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV10Q1FE | Enhanced Chemical Resistance Super Micro |
100 µL | 12.5 +0.0 / -0.2 mm | 10.00 ± 0.05 mm | 45.0 ± 0.3 mm | Monolithically Co-Fireda | JGS1 UV Fused Quartz |
190 nm - 2.5 µm |
| CV10Q7F | Standard Micro | 700 µL | 12.5 ± 0.2 mm | 10.00 ± 0.08 mm | 45.0 ± 0.3 mm | Fused with Quartz Powderb | ||
| CV10Q14F | Standard Micro | 1400 µL | ||||||
| CV10Q35F | Standard Macro | 3500 µL | ||||||
| CV10Q35FE | Enhanced Chemical Resistance Macro |
3500 µL | 12.5 +0.0 / -0.2 mm | 10.00 ± 0.05 mm | 45.0 ± 0.3 mm | Monolithically Co-Fireda |
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- Four Polished Windows for Fluorescence Spectroscopy
- PTFE Stopper Included with Each Cuvette for an Airtight Seal
- Fabricated from JGS1 UV Fused Quartz (190 nm - 2.5 µm)
- Four Capacities Available: 100 µL, 700 µL, 1400 µL, and 3500 µL
- Cuvettes with Enhanced Chemical Resistance Available with a 100 µL or 3500 µL Capacity
- Sold in Packs of 2
These UV Fused Quartz Cuvettes have four polished sides for use in fluorescence spectroscopy experiments. The four polished windows allow measurement of the fluorescence at right angles to the beam path and can be cleaned using standard optics cleaning procedures. While these cuvettes are designed for use in fluorescence, the through beam windows can be used independently for other spectroscopic applications. Thorlabs also offers cuvettes with two polished sides and two frosted sides designed specifically for these other applications (sold above).
These cuvettes have a standard 12.5 mm square outer dimension, a 10 mm transmitted path length through the sample, and are available with 100 µL, 700 µL, 1400 µL, or 3500 µL capacities. Each cuvette is engraved with the Item # as well as a letter "Q" that designates its quartz construction and the optical window axis, and each comes with a PTFE stopper to create an airtight seal and to prevent evaporation and atmospheric contamination of the contents. The stopper should be inserted gently into the top of the cuvette; excessive force will cause difficulty with removing the stopper.
The cuvettes are assembled by first heating the quartz to a high temperature and then applying pressure to adhere the pieces together, eliminating the need for glue. For the standard 700 µL, 1400 µL, and 3500 µL cuvettes (Item # CV10Q7FA, CV10Q14FA, and CV10Q35FA, respectively), quartz powder is applied to the edges of the pieces prior to heating.
We also offer enhanced, chemically resistant cuvettes in capacities of 100 µL and 3500 µL. Both types of cuvettes are assembled by first heating the quartz to a high temperature and then applying pressure to adhere the pieces together, eliminating the need for glue. For the cuvettes with enhanced chemical resistance, available in 100 µL and 3500 µL capcities, the quartz pieces are finely polished before attaching, consequently providing smoother seams. This method allows the cuvettes with enhanced chemical resistance to hold solutions with corrosive properties, similar to those of nitrohydrochloric acid (aqua regia), without being damaged.
Please note that the standard cuvettes should not be used with benzene, toluene, aqua regia, ethanol, corrosive solutions, or other similar substances, as they may degrade the bonds between the pieces and cause the cuvette to leak.
| Item # | Type | Volume | Length/Width | Path Length | Height | Assembly Process | Material | Wavelength Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV10Q1FAE | Enhanced Chemical Resistance Super Micro |
100 µL | 12.5 +0.0 / -0.2 mm | 10.00 ± 0.05 mm | 45.0 ± 0.3 mm | Monolithically Co-Fireda | JGS1 UV Fused Quartz |
190 nm - 2.5 µm |
| CV10Q7FA | Standard Micro | 700 µL | 12.5 ± 0.2 mm | 10.00 ± 0.08 mm | 45.0 ± 0.3 mm | Fused with Quartz Powderb | ||
| CV10Q14FA | Standard Micro | 1400 µL | ||||||
| CV10Q35FA | Standard Macro | 3500 µL | ||||||
| CV10Q35FAE | Enhanced Chemical Resistance Macro |
3500 µL | 12.5 +0.0 / -0.2 mm | 10.00 ± 0.05 mm | 45.0 ± 0.3 mm | Monolithically Co-Fireda |
Cuvettes, 10 mm Path Length