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What Is a Colorimeter, and How Does It Work?

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What Is a Spectrophotometer and How Does It Work?

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From Smartphones to Smart Spectrophotometers: How Smart Technologies Are Changing Color Measurement Workflows

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Should You Use Glass or Plastic Sample Holders? The Pros and Cons of Each Method

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Why Using a Spectrophotometer with a Small Footprint Could Benefit Your Lab

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Challenges in Spectrophotometric Color Measurement: Working with Hot Liquid Samples

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Testing Very Small Samples of Rare or Expensive Dye Could Significantly Lower Manufacturing Costs

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What Is a Colorimeter, and How Does It Work?

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Ken Phillips

Colorimeters are straightforward color comparison tools that are often confused with spectrophotometers. However, colorimeters have a more limited range of capabilities than spectrophotometers. What exactly is a colorimeter, and how does it work? What Is a Colorimeter? A colorimeter is a light-sensing device that is used to measure the absorbance and transmittance of light as […]

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What Is a Spectrophotometer and How Does It Work?

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Ken Phillips

While a spectrophotometer might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, it is actually a powerful tool that companies across the world use to improve their products and learn more about the world. It can tell us if oil is contaminated or if a fruit is ripe. It can also ensure that consistency and […]

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From Smartphones to Smart Spectrophotometers: How Smart Technologies Are Changing Color Measurement Workflows

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Ken Phillips

The Vista spectrophotometer includes a smart touchscreen display that requires very little operator training. Image Source: HunterLab We rely on our smartphones for just about everything, from navigation to communication. Messaging apps and texting allow us to instantly talk to everyone from our closest friends to distant relatives, all without ever leaving the house. News […]

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Should You Use Glass or Plastic Sample Holders? The Pros and Cons of Each Method

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Achieving the best color measurement results depends on choosing the right tools, including the best sample holders. Image Source: Shutterstock user Rattiya Thongdumhyu In a broad range of industries, obtaining accurate color data and maintaining color consistency of liquid products is essential. This is particularly true when color has a significant impact on both the […]

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Why Using a Spectrophotometer with a Small Footprint Could Benefit Your Lab

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Ken Phillips

A spectrophotometer with a small footprint can streamline your color quality control process. Image Source: Shutterstock user DRogatnev Are you performing color quality control from a small lab? Do you test your products in a hazardous environment? Or, do you merely want to improve your overall color quality control protocol? If so, you may consider […]

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Challenges in Spectrophotometric Color Measurement: Working with Hot Liquid Samples

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Powder and crystalline samples may require liquification to ensure color measurement accuracy. Image Source: Shutterstock user easyshutter Measuring the color of liquids can be an important part of creating aesthetically pleasing products and ensuring proper formulation. From beverages to beauty products, pharmaceuticals to petrochemicals, spectrophotometric color measurement plays an essential role in quality control. However, […]

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Testing Very Small Samples of Rare or Expensive Dye Could Significantly Lower Manufacturing Costs

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Some natural dyes are rare and difficult to manufacture in mass quantities, making them more expensive to produce. Image Source: Shutterstock user Nik Merkulov Centuries ago, Tyrian purple, a reddish-purple dye made from the fluid of murex shellfish, was the most expensive fabric and paint dye in the world at over $19,000 per pound in […]

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