Emission spectrum and intensity
steady-state EL/ECL
Material Analysis · Structure & Spectroscopy
Electroluminescence / Electrochemiluminescence Spectroscopy (EL/ECL)
Characterise emission spectrum and intensity, external quantum efficiency or luminance where configured, and spatial uniformity, stability, and bias dependence using a scope agreed around your sample and decision.
- Price
- from£60 per sample, excl. VAT
- Turnaround
- 6 working days Preparation and scope dependent
- Available platforms
- Edinburgh Instruments FLS1000HORIBA Fluorolog-QM
- Typical outputs
- Emission spectraIntensity or luminance versus bias/timeOptional efficiency, map, or decay resultsProcessed spectra
Why this service
What EL/ECL can help you understand
Electroluminescence / Electrochemiluminescence Spectroscopy is selected when the project needs defensible information on emission spectrum and intensity, external quantum efficiency or luminance where…
External quantum efficiency or luminance where configured
spatial imaging
Spatial uniformity, stability, and bias dependence
time-resolved or temperature-dependent measurement
Choose the scope
Start from the question, not the tool
The method, preparation route and reporting depth depend on what you need to decide.
Steady-state EL/ECL
emission spectrum and intensity
- Best used when
- emission spectrum and intensity
- Typical result
- Emission spectra
- Preparation note
- Exact mass and any drying or dispersion step are confirmed after technical review.
Spatial imaging
external quantum efficiency or luminance where configured
- Best used when
- external quantum efficiency or luminance where configured
- Typical result
- Intensity or luminance versus bias/time
- Preparation note
- State the substrate, nominal thickness and whether sectioning or mounting is permitted.
Time-resolved or temperature-dependent measurement
spatial uniformity, stability, and bias dependence
- Best used when
- spatial uniformity, stability, and bias dependence
- Typical result
- Optional efficiency, map, or decay results
- Preparation note
- Declare volatility, corrosivity, suspended solids and any storage or temperature requirement.
Common outputs
A result package matched to the decision you need to make
Fields, conditions, processing and file formats are confirmed before work begins.
Emission spectra reported with the agreed units, sample reference and measurement conditions.
Intensity or luminance versus bias/time supplied in a labelled format suitable for direct sample or condition comparison.
Optional efficiency, map, or decay results provided with the processing basis and quality checks agreed during technical review.
Processed spectra included when selected in the confirmed reporting scope.
Sample requirements
What to provide before work begins
Provide representative, clearly labelled samples and identify the decision, feature or comparison that matters.
| Suitable sample | Submission requirement | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Powder / particles | Provide a dry, homogeneous and clearly labelled sample in a sealed container. | Exact mass and any drying or dispersion step are confirmed after technical review. |
| Film / coating | Provide the coated substrate or a flat film with the test surface and coating side clearly marked. | State the substrate, nominal thickness and whether sectioning or mounting is permitted. |
| Liquid / solution | Provide a sealed, compatible container labelled with composition, concentration and solvent. | Declare volatility, corrosivity, suspended solids and any storage or temperature requirement. |
| Biological / soft material | Provide fixed, preserved or otherwise stabilised material in the agreed container and medium. | Declare biological hazards and confirm fixation, dehydration, temperature and disposal requirements. |
Objective: state the decision, comparison or acceptance criterion the work must support.
Handling and access: declare hazards, instability, confidentiality, file constraints or special logistics before dispatch or transfer.
Questions and answers
Common planning decisions
Short answers to issues that can change preparation, scope, timing or interpretation.
What should I send for Electroluminescence / Electrochemiluminescence Spectroscopy?
Provide powder / particles, film / coating, liquid / solution, biological / soft material as applicable. Exact quantity, dimensions and preparation are confirmed during technical review.
Which analysis option should I choose?
Choose the mode around the decision you need to make. For emission spectrum and intensity, start with steady-state EL/ECL; add spatial imaging when comparison or quantification is required.
How long will the test take?
Typical turnaround is 6 working days after sample acceptance and method confirmation.
What can limit the result?
Contact resistance, device heating, geometry, and calibration affect quantitative results. Testing may permanently change unstable devices.
Configure the service
Send the information needed to scope EL/ECL correctly
- Sample form, material, dimensions and quantity
- Feature or decision the result must address
- Required comparison, acceptance criterion or reference
- Preferred output and reporting depth