Purpose
This Reference Material can be used to qualify the Absorbance scale, in the ultra-violet, visible and near-infrared regions of the spectrum (250 nm to 3200 nm) of spectrophotometers with spectral bandwidths not exceeding 6.5 nm.
Description and Discussion
The transmission characteristics of the filter are determined by the thickness of a metallic coating deposited on a quartz plate. The metallic surface is overlaid by an optically bonded cover plate, to protect it from oxidation, contamination, or physical degradation. We consider the bonded cover plate to be more durable than the overcoating method employed by other suppliers.
The filters are mounted in stress-free black-anodized aluminium alloy holders, with front and rear sliding covers that protect the filters when not in use. All individual references and sets are supplied with an empty filter holder for use as a measurement reference.
The spectrum of these filters is essentially flat from 250 nm to 3200 nm. Absorbance and Transmittance values are certified at 250.0,360.0, 465.0, 546.1, 635, 1100, 1700, 2210, 2500, and 2800 nm.
These filters are based on a NIST SRM series whose values follow a sequence of Transmission rather than Absorbance values. Approximate values available are: 92 %T (0.04 A), 50 %T (0.3 A), 30 %T (0.5 A), 10 %T (1.0 A), 3 %T (1.5 A) and 1 %T (2.0 A)
Instruments to be qualified should have a bandwidth of 5nm or less.
Note: The measurement values given in this document are for guidance only. The Calibration Certificate accompanying the Reference Material gives the actual values measured at a bandwidth of 1 nm.
As these filters attenuate the incident radiation partly by reflection, inter-reflections could be generated within the sample compartments of some spectrophotometers. This could affect the accuracy of measurements, and it is recommended that potential purchasers contact the manufacturer of their instrument to check its compatibility with metal-on-quartz filters.
Catalogue Number
They are available in sets:
| Catalogue Number | |
|
Metal on Quartz NIR Reference Set: |
RM-NQ35NQ |
|
Metal on Quartz NIR Reference Set: |
RM-1NQ3NQ9NQ |
|
Metal on Quartz NIR Reference Set: |
RM-NQ1NQ35NQ |
Or as individual filters:
|
Nominal Values |
Catalogue Number | |
|
% Transmittance |
Absorbance |
|
|
92 |
0.04 |
RM-9NQ |
|
50 |
0.3 |
RM-5NQ |
|
30 |
0.5 |
RM-3NQ |
|
10 |
1.0 |
RM-1NQ |
|
3 |
1.5 |
RM-NQ3 |
|
1 |
2.0 |
RM-NQ1 |
Any combination of filters can be ordered as a set by combining the catalogue numbers as in the examples above. A blank filter holder is supplied with each reference or set of references.