Learn how a UV-Vis Spectrometer can be used to analyze the amount of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) in an aspirin tablet.
For an improved procedure since the video was recorded, see the free student and teacher experiment files at
www.pasco.com/resources/lab-experiments/1148/92
In the updated procedure, use 91% isopropyl alcohol as the solvent for all solutions, and only make 10 mL of the final aspirin solution.
Learn more about PASCO's UV-Vis Spectrometer at
pasco.com/product/se-3607
