UV Applications

UV Exposure Warning Important Safety Information

Ultraviolet transilluminators and ultraviolet lamps are powerful sources of UV radiation that will cause damage to unprotected eyes and skin. Before operating any unit, be sure all personnel in the area are properly protected. Personnel should protect skin and eyes by wearing ultraviolet protection eyewear, gloves and clothing when operating the UV equipment.

When using a transilluminator, it is recommended that the transilluminator be installed and operated in a darkroom where access and exposure to UV is limited while the unit is in operation. If a darkroom is unavailable, Analytik Jena US offers darkrooms or covers which provide protection from accidental exposure. For information, contact Analytik Jena US.

Each transilluminator is shipped with an ultraviolet blocking cover. Even though this cover blocks the UV radiation emitted by the unit, UV Blocking Eyewear should be worn as well. Analytik Jena US has a complete line of UV Blocking Eyewear: Spectacles, Goggles and Faceshield designed for this purpose.

Longwave UV - 365 nm

Laboratory/Research
Bacterial Identification * Specimen Staining * Gel Electrophoresis * Chlorination * Fluorochemistry * Pesticide Analysis * Fluorescence Photography * Titration Processes * TLC * Nucleic Acid Visualization * Genetic Experiments * Rodent Contamination and Lice Detection * Detection of Food Contamination * Milkstone Inspection * E-Coli Water Testing * Culture Fluorescence Medical: Medical Diagnosis * Dermatology * Cosmetology

Education
Fluorescence Demonstration and Analysis

Industrial
Non-Destructive Testing * UV Curing * Magnetic Particle Inspection * Inspection of Conformal Coatings

Criminology
Detection of Altered Documents * Counterfeit Currency Detection * Signature Verification * Forensic Applications * Coding/Marking * Arson Investigation * Lab Testing

Electronics
Clean Room Inspection * Epoxy Coat * Quality Control * Inspection

Miscellaneous
Examination of Fine Art * Archaeology * Entomology * Photoresist Exposure * Philately * Re-Admission Control * Mineralogy

Automotive
Leak Detection * Windshield Repair

Midrange UV - 302 nm

Research
Gel Electrophoresis * Gel Viewing * Optical Lab Measurements

Industrial
UV Curing * Gradient Sampling * Solar Experimentation

Medical
Phototherapy * Dermatological

Miscellaneous
Mineralogy * Art and Museum Inspection

Shortwave UV - 254 nm

Criminology
Document Examination * Field Clue * Arson Investigation * Toxicology

Education
Fluorescence Demonstration and Analysis

Laboratory/Research
Fluorochemistry * Mercury Detectors * Optical Alignment * Pesticide Analysis * Polymer Curing * DNA Analysis * Biochemical Testing * Electrophoresis * TLC * Mutation * Mycology * Nucleic Acid Visualization * Photochemistry * Photo Disassociation

Miscellaneous
E-Coli Testing * Alumina Testing * Archaeology * Fluorescence Photography * Mineralogy * Philately