integrating sphere usually depends on the wavelength capabilities demanded by the
reflectance application.
The integrating sphere configuration offers some distinct advantages over the standard
sample compartment. The changes made in sample beam and reference beam geometry
on your accessory do not compromise the transmission and absorption measurement
capabilities already inherent to the spectrophotometer the traditional sample transmission
and absorbance measurements can be performed in the same manner, with or without the
DRA. Because of the geometry of the integrating sphere, it has the ability to collect most
reflected or transmitted radiation, remove any directional preferences, and present an
integrated signal to the detector.
The DRA accessories each include an optical bench composed of double beam transfer
optics in combination with a six-inch (150 mm) diameter integrating sphere. The
integrating spheres are machined from SpectralonTM a highly diffuse reflectance
material. The accessory is equipped with a movable mirror in the sample beam optics to
allow the beam to be focused at the transmission, reflectance, or centre-mount sample
positions. This feature adds versatility for measuring various size samples. The external
DRA accessories are designed to perform reflectance, transmission, or absorbance
measurements of diffuse, specular, or mixed samples. The Scan application of the Cary
WinUV software is usually used when operating the accessory.
Reflectance measurements
First, a baseline is recorded with the PTFE reference disk covering the reflectance port.
The sample is then mounted over the port and the reflection off the sample surface is
collected by the sphere. The reflectance is therefore measured relative to the PTFE disk.
This is the ’substitution’ method.
The total (diffuse and specular) or the diffuse-only reflectance may be measured by using
either the specular plug (specular included) or the light trap (specular excluded). The
specular component may be calculated from the difference of these two, or the Cary
Absolute Specular Reflectance Accessory (SRA) may be used to give an absolute value
of the specular component.
A variety of sample types and sizes may be used with the accessory, in conjunction with
different sample holders. For powders, pastes or other material requiring a sample
container, a powder cell is available for use in the DRA.
If only very small amounts of powder or paste are available, or if measurements
extending beyond the range of 250–2500 nm are required, the DRA cannot be used. The
'Praying Mantis' accessory (P/N 00 100469 00) is used for these measurements.
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