How to Calculate Molar Absorptivity (ε)
First of all, what is the molar absorptivity constant? The mola absorptivity constant (ε) comes from this formula: Beer-Lambert Law
First of all, what is the molar absorptivity constant? The mola absorptivity constant (ε) comes from this formula: Beer-Lambert Law
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