Can Color Change Affect UV-Vis Spectrometry Readings at 270 nm?

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The discussion centers on the impact of color change in a phenol solution when adsorbed by activated carbon on spectrometer readings. The original colorless solution turns pale yellow after contact with the adsorbent. The key concern is whether this color change will affect the spectrometer readings at the specified wavelength of 270 nm, which is used for measuring phenol concentration. It is important to consider how the presence of any colored compounds might interfere with the absorbance measurements, potentially leading to inaccurate results. Understanding the relationship between color and absorbance is crucial for ensuring reliable data in the thesis research.
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i am conducting my thesis and i am adsorbing phenol with activated carbon, my original solution is clear(colorless) but when i cntact it with the adsorbent and filter it after a certain time, it became colored of some very pale yellow. i am just wondering will the color change have an effect on the reading on the spectrometer if my basis is 270 nm for the wavelength of phenol?
 
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