Agilent | Frequently Asked Questions

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Areas for my samples and standards are varying. What can cause irreproducible results?

Why won't my lamp ignite?

Why is my data showing stars instead of numbers/values?

How do I change the lamp on my 8452A spectrophotometer?

How do I get a copy of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) online?

How do I place an order for consumables?

What are the specifications for the 8453 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer?

What are the specifications for the 8452A UV-Vis Spectrophotometer?

What is good laboratory practice for my UV-Vis Spectroscopy System?

How do I troubleshoot hardware problems on the 8453 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer?

How do I measure low volumes of sample with my 8453 Spectrophotometer?

What preparations do I need to make to get ready for the installation of my 8453 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer?

How do I find journal articles or application notes from Agilent?

Where can I find documents with answers to many of my UV/Vis Hardware questions not listed here?

Where can I find training, including e-seminar courses?

How do I reset the hours in the ChemStation software after replacing a lamp in the 8453A UV-Vis Spectrophotometer?

How long is my HP8452A Spectrophotometer supported from Agilent?

What types of cells are available for my UV/VIS Spectrophotometer?

How do I decide which type of cell I need?

What all the points I need to consider while handling the cells?

Why I am observing increase in temperature in the cell?What happens if the cell temperature increases?

How to avoid the destruction of cell because of the increase in pressure which is because of increase in temperature in the cell?

What solvents can I use for cleaning the Cells?

What are the transmittance values for quartz and Optical cells?

What are the RI values for quartz and Optical cells?

What are the approximate Reflection losses for quartz and Optical cells?

What are the macro cells and what types of them are available with Agilent?

What are the semi micro cells and what types of them are available with Agilent?

What is ultra micro cells with PTFE stopper and what types of them are available with Agilent Technologies?

What are the Ultra-micro Cells - with Eppendorf pipette filling/emptying and what types of them are available with Agilent Technologies?

What are the cylindrical cells and what types of them are available with Agilent Technologies?

Are flow through cells are pressure tested?

What are the handling Instructions for Compact Cells with Screw Fittings?

What points to be taken to avoid bubble formation in Flow-through cells?

How to clean the Flow-through cells?

What are the Flow-through cells? What types of them are available with Agilent Technologies?

Why we need to use cell cleaning fluid P/N 5062-8529 ?

How to use cleaning fluid P/N 5062-8529?

What are the points to be considered while selecting the Flow through cell?

How to troubleshooting Invalid data points in spectrum in my 8452 / 8453 Spectrophotometer?

What is the approximate life time of Lamps used in my UV detectors?

My UV 8453A sensitivity is low. What can be done?

Why 8453A Tungsten Lamp won't light?

What is the part number for 8452 Spectrophotometer UV lamp.

My spectrophotometer (8452) spectrum shows excessive noise? How to correct this?

How to Troubleshoot Invalid data points in spectrum/Missing data points on UV-Visible Detectors 8452A/53A?

How does the DST changes affect time stamps on spectra acquired by the 8453?

What needs to be done to take care of Daylight Saving Time changes on Agilent’s 8453 UV/VIS spectrometer?