Iranian Scientists Make Refractometer to Measure Dissolved Materials
“A refractometer or Brix meter is a special tool that is used to measure the Brix (level of dissolved solids in a solution) of a liquid using the refractive index. This tool is designed to measure, display and control the concentration of transparent and opaque solutions,” said Mostafa Qassemi, the sales manager of the knowledge-based company.
“By measuring the refractive index and temperature of the solution as factors affecting the concentration, this device displays the concentration of the solution in Brix units after performing complex calculations and three stages of calibration and compensation,” he explained.
Noting that at present, different types of inline, laboratory and portable refractometers produced by the company are used in large food industry factories in Iran, Qassemi said that other products of the company are conductivity meters in two main models of inline and desktop, and electromagnetic flowmeters in over 50 different models and sizes, which have wide application in domestic and foreign industries.
A refractometer is a simple instrument used for measuring concentrations of aqueous solutions such as gases, liquids, and translucent solids. Different types of refractometers are available depending on the application. Refractometers can be handheld, compact, benchtop, Abbe, and Brix as well as different types for measuring materials such as salt, sugar or battery acid.
Refractometers are used in the laboratory and in many industries including agricultural, food, chemical, and manufacturing industries.
In the lab, refractometers measure the composition of samples from many industries. Some refractometers are designed for challenging samples and provide highly precise measurements.
In the food industry, refractometers have many uses including measuring sugar and salt. In winemaking, Brix refractometers can check the sugar content of the grape juice. Sugar can be measured in a jelly and jam, milk, fruit juice, and other types of beverages. Salt content can be measured in brines, cheese, or even in bakery items.
In agriculture, beekeepers use refractometers to check the moisture in honey. Refractometers can also measure the water content of milk or for determining concentration of soy milk.
Refractometers can also measure chemical concentrations, validate mixtures and determine the purity of materials.
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