Help buying a spectrophotometer

[amanitadreamer]

So I am gaining donations and soon I will be in a range to afford a spec for measuring the amounts of ibo and musc in caps. I have many experiemnts to do. But it's been so long since college and I have no idea how tech has advanced and how they even work now. I don't know what to buy and how to find one.
I know it's a long shot but if anyone has friends or anyone here work in a lab and could help I would appreciate it.

[AlaskanGuy]

well, you could buy a older generation like the Bausch & Lomb Spectronic 20... they run around 400 bucks and require a testing agent that is fairly easy to come by... they were the industry standard for over 30 years... or you can purchase a newer complicated computer enhanced version like that Cole 2800 that range around 3500 bucks used.. all depends on your budget and tech level.

good luck..

AG

[amanitadreamer]

well, you could buy a older generation like the Bausch & Lomb Spectronic 20... they run around 400 bucks and require a testing agent that is fairly easy to come by... they were the industry standard for over 30 years... or you can purchase a newer complicated computer enhanced version like that Cole 2800 that range around 3500 bucks used.. all depends on your budget and tech level.

good luck..

AG

Thanks, I was afraid of that, that huge jump in price and technology. Ugh...thank you for the information.

[Matt]

So I am gaining donations and soon I will be in a range to afford a spec for measuring the amounts of ibo and musc in caps.

Have you considered a GoFundMe or Kickstarter campaign? Would be great to use their platform to not only raise money for the cause but to raise global awareness.
Cheers from rainy, windy, wintery western WA state!