Perkin-Elmer 983 infrared spectrophotometer

Product Description

Perkin-Elmer 983 Research-Grade Infrared Spectrophotometer – High-Performance Dispersive IR System for Optical Coatings and Materials Analysis

This used Perkin-Elmer Model 983 is a premier research-grade dispersive infrared spectrophotometer that has remained the industry standard for optical coating manufacturers worldwide. The Model 983 was Perkin-Elmer’s top-of-the-line dispersive IR instrument, representing the pinnacle of dispersive technology before the widespread adoption of FT-IR systems.

The 983 covers an exceptional spectral range of 5000 cm⁻¹ to 180 cm⁻¹ (2 to 56 microns) with selectable resolution from 10 cm⁻¹ down to 0.5 cm⁻¹. It features a dual-beam optical system with a thermocouple detector, ratio recording, and comprehensive built-in data handling capabilities including a CRT display with “soft key” menu control, spectral storage memory, digital smoothing, and a high-speed printer/plotter for spectrum output.

The instrument supports advanced features including on-the-fly spectral subtraction, spectral accumulation (signal averaging), absorbance expansion (ABEX) for weak spectra, and automatic annotation of measurement conditions. It can be interfaced with the Perkin-Elmer 3600 Data Station for expanded data processing and connection to laboratory management networks.

Note: The Perkin-Elmer 983 is a dispersive (grating) spectrophotometer, not a Fourier-Transform (FT-IR) instrument. It remains highly valued by optical coating companies and research laboratories for its exceptional ordinate accuracy (±0.1%T) and reliability. OLIS offers modern upcycling services, replacing original electronics while retaining the precision optics.

Condition Note: This unit is untested and sold as-is. It is a complete spectrophotometer system. No data station, computer interface, or software are included unless specified. The unit should be inspected by a qualified service technician before powering on.

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Applications

• Optical Coating Manufacturing: Quality control for anti-reflective, reflective, and filter coatings (industry standard)

• Thin Film Analysis: Transmission and reflection measurement of optical components

• Materials Research: Polymer, composite, and ceramic analysis

• Quality Control: Absorbance and transmittance measurements per ISO standards

• Academic Research: University chemistry, physics, and materials science laboratories

• Failure Analysis: Organic and inorganic contaminant identification

• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Raw material verification and formulation QC