Chirascan™ V100 — Circular Dichroism Spectrometer

Ready to run – when sensitivity and accuracy are key

Suitable for studying chiral molecules of all types and sizes, the sensitivity and accuracy of a Chirascan V100 Circular Dichroism spectrometer ensure that researchers get the most from every CD analysis, generating high-quality data that contribute to a deeper understanding of biomolecular characteristics, mechanisms and interactions.
 

Overview

Ready to run – when sensitivity and accuracy are key

Suitable for studying chiral molecules of all types and sizes, the sensitivity and accuracy of a Chirascan V100 Circular Dichroism spectrometer ensure that researchers get the most from every CD analysis, generating high quality data that contribute to a deeper understanding of biomolecular characteristics, mechanisms and interactions.
More than α-helix and β-sheet – determine structural and thermodynamic properties
  • Achieve highest sensitivity and accuracy
  • Gain insight and detect changes in secondary and tertiary structure
  • Determine response to thermal or chemical change
  • Study folding and unfolding mechanisms
  • Expand capabilities with dedicated Chirascan accessories

 

Features

Ready to Run

Chirascan systems are supplied with the features and accessories required for the acquisition of high-quality data from ‘day one’.
MOLECULAR SIEVE, ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER
  • Removes common gas impurities

ACTIVE NITROGEN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

  • Regulates purge gas consumption
  • Software-controlled system regulates N2 purge, minimizing N2 consumption while protecting optical components.
AIR-COOLED XENON LAMP
  • Software-controlled
  • Up-time recorded

MONOCHROMATOR

  • Produces horizontally, linearly polarized ­monochromatic light
  • Dual polarizing prisms maximize light ­throughput
PHOTOELASTIC MODULATOR
  • Converts horizontally polarized light to ­circularly polarized light. ­Alternates between left- and right-handed circular polarized light

TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED SAMPLE CHAMBER

  • Consistent analytical conditions
  • Continuous temperature ramps
  • Temperature measured directly in sample
WATER CIRCULATOR
  • Dissipates heat from sample chamber and sample storage Peltiers

AVALANCHE PHOTODIODE DETECTOR

  • Highest sensitivity (high signal: noise)
OPTICS-BASED, MULTIWAVE­LENGTH CALIBRATION
  • For CD accuracy
CUVETTES AND HOLDERS
  • Selected for far- and near-UV CD analysis of biomolecules (single sample mode)

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