physics question #162

Ben Carney, a 16 year old male from the Internet asks on April 10, 2000,

Q:

What is Ultraviolet Colorimetry Analysis? It involves passing UV light through a object and analyzing what comes out the other side.
viewed 12268 times

the answer

Barry Shell answered on April 10, 2000, A:

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica online, "Colorimetry is the measurement of the wavelength and the intensity of electromagnetic radiation in the visible region of the spectrum. It is used extensively for identification and determination of concentrations of substances that absorb light." Check out http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/0/0,5716,25247+1+24845,00.html for more information.

Add to or comment on this answer using the form below.
(required)
(required if you would like a response)
Note: All submissions are moderated prior to posting.
If you found this answer useful, please consider
making a small donation to science.ca.