Chirascan™

High performance – ready to run

Suitable for studying chiral molecules of all types and sizes, this Chirascan CD spectrometer has featured in thousands of publications since its introduction in 2005. Often used to analyze biomolecules, Chirascan data contributes to a deeper understanding of biomolecular characteristics, mechanisms and interactions.
 

Overview

High performance

Suitable for studying chiral molecules of all types and sizes, the Chirascan CD spectrometer has featured in thousands of publications since its introduction in 2005. Often used to analyze biomolecules, Chirascan data contributes to a deeper understanding of biomolecular characteristics, mechanisms and interactions.

More than α-helix and β sheet – determine structural and thermodynamic properties
  • 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

PHOTOMULTIPLIER DETECTOR

CUVETTES AND HOLDERS

  • Selected for far-and-near-UV CD analysis of biomolecules (single sample mode)

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