Thermo Scientific NanoDrop QC Software

Thermo Fisher Scientific has released the Thermo Scientific NanoDrop QC Software for the Thermo Scientific NanoDrop One^C Spectrophotometer. Combined with the software, the ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) microvolume spectrophotometer is designed to help materials science chemists quickly measure the concentration of different components that make up liquid samples, leading to higher productivity.

The spectrophotometer automatically shortens pedestal pathlengths based on sample absorbance, allowing users to measure highly concentrated samples without the need for dilution. This improvement should help save time during sample preparation and reduce the cost of using and disposing of large quantities of solvents needed to dilute samples.

The software natively runs chemometric methods, allowing materials scientists to obtain results of chemometric analysis in as little as 10 s. Once a spectroscopist develops the method, technicians can gather the data and complete the analyses, opening liquid chemical quality assurance techniques to a broader spectrum of users. With the ability to quickly verify the quality of their samples, spectroscopists may spend less time on data analysis and more time on method development.

The software extends the NanoDrop OneC Spectrophotometer to a wide range of industries, such as petrochemical companies, adhesive and lubricant manufacturers, and food dye producers that need a quick way to test sample quality.