Can I use an HPLC Detector Alone as a Spectrophotometer?

[Beobachter]

Hi,

I need to detect the change in transmittance spectrum over time. I have a spare HPLC detector made by Shimadzu, SPD-6A. Can I use that to do the job? Is there a "standard" setup for this?

Thanks!

[Multidimensional]

If your UV/VIS HPLC detector is a DAD or PDA, then you sure can!

"Method Development Hint: Use your HPLC Diode Array Detector (DAD or PDA) as a Spectrophotometer" - https://hplctips.blogspot.com/2013/09/m ... -hplc.html

Many vendors also offer spectrophotometer style flow cells too (not normally needed, as you use stopped flow, but an option).