What is a UVP Transilluminator?
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What is a UVP Transilluminator?
UV transilluminators for fluorescent dyes The high illumination uniformity allows the reliable quantification of electrophoretically separated fluorescent samples. The UVP UV Transilluminators are equipped with an ultraviolet blocking cover to shield the user from harmful UV radiation.
How does Transilluminator prevent UV light?
Ultraviolet laboratory rules for use of transilluminators Face and eyes must be covered by wearing an appropriate UV absorbing full face shield. Heavy duty rubber gloves should be worn on the hands. Standard laboratory gloves are not suitable for hand protection from UV.
What is the function of UV Transilluminator?
An ultra-violet (UV) transilluminator is a standard piece of equipment used in life science laboratories for visualization of target DNAs and proteins. The UV transilluminator works by emitting high levels of UV radiation through the viewing surface.
What is actinic UV?
Actinic: Referring to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight and UV lamps. Sunburn is an actinic burn. An actinic keratosis is a skin lesion that is the consequence of chronic sun exposure.
What is electrophoretic unit?
An electrophoretic system consists of two electrodes of opposite charge (anode, cathode), connected by a conducting medium called an electrolyte. The separation effect on the ionic particles results from differences in their velocity (v), which is the product of the particle’s mobility (m) and the field strength (E):
What wavelength of UV is safe?
254 nm
Germicidal ultraviolet light, typically at 254 nm, is effective in this context but, used directly, can be a health hazard to skin and eyes. By contrast, far-UVC light (207–222 nm) efficiently kills pathogens potentially without harm to exposed human tissues.
What wavelength is actinic?
approximately 420 nm
The area we are most concerned with is what is called near ultra violet (UV) or “actinic” light. This is light whose peak intensity is centered around a wavelength at approximately 420 nm. All radiative energy has an associated wavelength (λ) and and frequency (f).
Which Colour is most actinic?
In artificial lighting “Actinic” lights are a high-color-temperature blue light.
What wavelength of UV is harmful?
The most significant adverse health effects have been reported at wavelengths below 315 nm, known collectively as actinic ultraviolet. The effect of UV exposure is not felt immediately; the user may not realize the danger until after the damage is done. Symptoms typically occur 4 to 24 hours after exposure.
