Improved lower limit of quantitation.
RF-6000 Spectrofluorophotometer
Spectrofluorophotometer
Enabling Accurate, Efficient Fluorescence Spectroscopy Analysis
Incorporating technology cultivated over decades of developing fluorescence spectrometers, the versatile RF-6000 fluorescence spectrophotometer maximizes the capabilities of fluorescence spectroscopy with high-speed 3D measurements, ultrafast scanning, outstanding sensitivity, and more uptime. When combined with intuitive software, the RF-6000 spectrofluorometer is ideal for a wide range of applications, from routine analysis to research and development, in such areas as pharmaceuticals, food science, environmental monitoring, and chemicals.
- In addition to traditional excitation-emission analysis, multiple other analyses are available, such as bioluminescence, chemiluminescence and electro-luminescence.
- Fluorescence Excitation-Emission Matrix (FEEM) and Synchronous Scanning for differentiating between very similar species
- Quantum Yield and Quantum Efficiency
- 2,000-hr long-life Xe lamp and Extended range PMT detector to scan the wavelength range up to 900 nm
- Suitable for a wide variety of fields, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, life science, food, environmental and electrical/electronics
- GLP/GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and other regulations with the appropriate software package
- Full support for Pharmacopeia (JP, USP and EP). Validation programs are included for users to periodically measure and record the integrity of measurements
Wide Variety of Spectral Techniques
- Enhanced sensitivity and dynamic range enable fluorescence as well as bioluminescence, chemiluminescence, and electro-luminescence measurements.
- High-speed 3D scanning enables rapid acquisition of 3D spectra.
- Spectral-Corrected Excitation and Emission spectra can be scanned.
- Fluorescence quantum yield and Fluorescence quantum efficiency measurements are available.
High Sensitivity, High Stability and High Speed
- Highest level SNR in its class: 1,000 or more (RMS) /350 or more (P-P)
- High-speed scanning of 60,000 nm/min minimizes scan time.
Excellent Usability
- Easy-to-use LabSolutions RF software simplifies analysis.
- Validation routines included.
- Status bar in LabSolutions RF indicates lamp and accessory status.
- Large sample compartment for all analytical needs.
Supports Applications in a Wide Variety of Fields

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This product is certified as Shimadzu's Eco-Products Plus.
Reduced power consumption by 46% compared with conventional Shimadzu's products.
Features
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High-sensitivity measurements can be performed with S/N ratios of 1,000:1 (RMS) or 350:1 (P-P).
Improved lower limit of quantitation.
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LabTube Meets Mark Talbott, Shimadzu at Pittcon 2015, New Orleans.
Videos
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How To Determine Quantum Efficiency of a Sample Using the Shimadzu RF-6000 Spectrofluorophotometer
This video demonstrates how to measure the quantum efficiency of a sample using the Shimadzu RF-6000 Spectrofluorophotometer.
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How To Replace the Xenon Lamp in a Shimadzu RF-6000 Spectrofluorophotometer
This video will demonstrate the proper procedure to replace the Xenon lamp in a Shimadzu RF-6000 spectrofluorophotometer.
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Shimadzu RF-6000 Fluorescence Spectrometer - Getting Started
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Advanced spectroscopy techniques for faster forensics
Dr. Tom Spudich, Director of Forensic Sciences Masters Program and Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, discusses how faster and more selective analytical tools are reshaping the preservation of historic documents through metal content analysis and detection of adulterants in beverages.
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