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Holmium wavelength calibration standard

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Holmium wavelength calibration standard

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12161600
NACRES:
NA.23

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: holmium

Quality Level

General description

Holmium Wavelength Calibration Standard is a high-quality secondary reference standard offered as a suitable alternative to NBS Holmium Oxide Solution (No. 2034). It is used to establish the accuracy of conventional spectrophotometers in the spectral range 240 to 650 nm. The product consists of Holmium perchlorate (15% w/v) in 10% perchloric acid.

Application


  • Holmium Oxide Glass Wavelength Standards.: This article discusses the use of holmium oxide glass as a standard for calibrating the wavelength accuracy of spectrophotometers. Such standards are crucial for ensuring precise measurements in various industrial applications, including the development and testing of medical devices and energy storage solutions (Allen DW, 2007).

  • [Study of reference material for excitation spectrum wavelength calibration of fluorescence spectrophotometer].: This research evaluates the effectiveness of holmium-based reference materials for the calibration of fluorescence spectrophotometers, an essential tool in medical and biochemical research (Chen XB et al., 2005). The article is in Chinese.

  • An international evaluation of holmium oxide solution reference materials for wavelength calibration in molecular absorption spectrophotometry.: This international study validates the use of holmium oxide solutions as a reference material for wavelength calibration, supporting its application across various scientific and industrial fields to enhance the accuracy of molecular absorption measurements (Travis JC et al., 2002).

  • A Wavelength Standard for the Near Infrared Based on the Reflectance Of Rare-Earth Oxides.: Explores the suitability of rare-earth oxides, including holmium, for creating wavelength standards in the near-infrared range, vital for applications in both energy storage and medical device R&D (Weidner VR et al., 1986).

  • Simultaneous spectrophotometric calibration of wavelength and absorbance in an interlaboratory survey using holmium oxide (Ho2O3) in perchloric acid as reference, compared with p-nitrophenol and cobaltous sulphate solutions (1978-1984).: Discusses the use of holmium oxide for simultaneous calibration of wavelength and absorbance in spectrophotometry, highlighting its reliability and precision (Jansen AP et al., 1986).

Other Notes

Holmium perchlorate (15% w/v) in 10% perchloric acid

Preparation Note

This solution has been calibrated and standardized against NBS Holmium Oxide Solution (No. 2034).

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Ox. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Thyroid

Storage Class Code

5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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