Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (12th Edition)
Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477596
Author: Saferstein, Richard
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 54RQ
Summary Introduction

The spectrophotometer is a device that is used to quantify and record the absorption spectrum of a chemical substance. It consists of a radiation source, a monochromator, sample holder, frequency selector, detector, and a recorder. The light is passed through prism or glass filters to get a desired wavelength of light.

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Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (12th Edition)

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