Can I Determine Unknown Sample Concentration Using Absorption Spectroscopy?

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The discussion centers on determining unknown sample concentration using absorption spectroscopy with the USB4000 spectrometer. The Beer-Lambert Law is applicable for this purpose, provided the absorbance value 'A' and the path length 'l' are known. To enhance accuracy, it is recommended to take at least two absorbance measurements using a cuvette with a rectangular cross-section, rotating it 90 degrees between readings. This method allows for a more reliable calculation of concentration.

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Hi

I'm trying to measure the concentration of a sample dissolved in water. I'm using the spectrometer USB4000 which directly gives me the absorbance value. Using beer-lambert law is there a way i can determine the unknown sample concentration from this measurement? I have the values 'A' and 'l' for the law. can someone throw some light on this??
 
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I think you need to have at elast two measurements of the absorbance with different thicknesses. There are cells for this- a rectangular cross section, so you do two readings with the cuvette rotated 90 degrees.
 

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