HANDHELD OPTICAL REFRACTOMETERS
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Brix Refractometers (Percent Sugar or Soluble Solids)
Brix Scale = number of grams of cane sugar dissolved in 100ml of distilled water.
Brix (Percent Sugar or Soluble Solids) Refractometers are primarily used in determining percent Brix (sugar) content of fruits, beverages, wines, jams, jellies, syrups, honey, and will also determine the maturity of fresh fruits. Brix can also be used to measure percent solids in solutions such as starch, catsup, egg yokes, concentrations of cutting oils, quenching oils and emulsification solutions, etc.
BRIX REFRACTOMETERS
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Ref 103PLCATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
Ref 101
0 to 10% Brix
0.1% High
Ref 102
0 to 18% Brix
0.2%
Ref 103
0 to 32% Brix
0.2%
Ref 103PL Plastic Body
0 to 32% Brix
0.2%
Ref 1010 2 Scales
0 to 50% Brix
1.0%
Ref 104
28 to 62% Brix
0.2%
Ref 105
45 to 82% Brix
0.5%
Ref 108 2 Scales
0 to 80% Brix
0.5%
Ref 109
58 to 92% Brix
0.5%
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This Brix Refractometer covers a wide range with 3 scales; 0% to 41%, 42% to 71%, 72% to 90%
CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
Ref 107
0 to 90% Brix
0.2%
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HONEY & MOISTURE BRIX REFRACTOMETERS
These refractometers are used to check sugar (%Brix) and or water in honey.![]()
CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
Ref 106 3 Scales
58% to 90% Brix
.05%
38° to 44° Baumè
.05%
17% to 27% Water
1.0%
Ref 116C
13% to 25% Water
0.1% Most Accurate
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Automatic Temperature Compensation Refractometers do not need re-calibration in shifting temperature environments. These refractometers are built to work with temperatures of 10° to 30°C or 50° to 86°F.
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CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
Ref 111 ATC
0 to 10% Brix
0.1% High
Ref 112 ATC
0 to 18% Brix
0.2%
Ref 113 ATC
0 to 32% Brix
0.2%
Ref 114 ATC
28 to 62% Brix
0.2%
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ATC HONEY and WATER BRIX REFRACTOMETER
Automatic Temperature Compensation refractometers do not need re-calibration in shifting temperature environments. These refractometers are built to work with temperatures of 10° to 30°C or 50° to 86°F.![]()
CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
Ref 116 ATC
13 to 25% Water
0.1% H20
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Salt Refractometers are useful when making Brine solutions, measuring concentration of salt water used in Food processing, Aquaculture, Aquarium maintenance, Commercial fish processing and, Fish & wildlife research departments. This Refractometer can also be used in agriculture and measuring concentration of salt in seawater.
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CATALOG # RANGE RESOLUTION Ref 201 2 Scales 0 to 100% ppt 1 ppt Salt 1.000 to 1.070 Sp.Gr. 0.001 Sp. Gr. Ref 202 0 to 28% NaCI 0.2% Refractometer Selection Guide.
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ATC Brine Scale
Automatic Temperature Compensation refractometers do not need re-calibration in shifting temperature environments. These refractometers are built to work with temperatures of 10° to 30°C or 50° to 86°F.
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CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
Ref 21 ATC
0 to 100% ppt
1 ppt Salt
1.000 to 1.070 Sp. Gr.
0.001 Sp. Gr.
Ref 212 ATC
0 to 28% NaCI
0.2%
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Clinical Refractometer
Clinical Refractometers are used to measure Protein Concentration, Urine Specific Gravity and Refractive Index (nD) in Blood, Plasma, Urine or Albumen.
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CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
Ref 302
0 to 12 g/dl
0.2 g/dl
1.000 to 1.050 Sp.Gr.
0.002 Sp. Gr.
1.3330 to 1.3600 RI(nD)
0.0005 RI & 0.00025 RI
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ATC Clinical Refractometer
Automatic Temperature Compensation refractometers do not need re-calibration in shifting temperature environments. These refractometers are built to work with temperatures of 10° to 30°C or 50° to 86°F.
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CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
Ref 312 ATC
0 to 12 g/dl
0.2 g/dl
1.000 to 1.050 Sp.Gr.
0.002 Sp. Gr.
1.3330 to 1.3600 RI(nD)
0.0005 RI or 0.00025 RI
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Battery/Coolants
These Refractometers have 3 scales that measure freezing points of propylene & ethylene glycol and electrolyte in batteries. Is especially useful with automobiles can be used in many applications.
BATTERY COOLANT REFRACTOMETERS
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CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
Ref 401 3 Scales
-60 to 32°F
Propylene Glycol
10°F
Ethylene Glycol
10°F
1.150 to 1.300 Sp.Gr.
0.01 Sp.Gr.
Ref 402 3 Scales
0 to 50°C
Propylene Glycol
5°C
& Ethylene Glycol
5°C
1.150 to 1.300 Sp.Gr.
0.01 Sp.Gr.
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Alcohol Wine Scale
Refractometer Ref 501 is used for measuring % Alcohol in solution, 503, 504, and 513 are useful in determining Wine Must and measures % Alcohol in grapes.
ALCOHOL WINE REFRACTOMETERS
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CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
Ref 501
0 to 80% w/w
Alcohol in Solution
1%
Ref 503 2 Scales
0 to 25% Alcohol by Vol.
.2%
0 to 40° Brix
.2 Brix
Ref 504 2 Scales
0 to 25% Alcohol by Vol.
.2%
0 to 20° Baumè
.2 Baumè
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ATC Alcohol Wine Scale
Automatic Temperature Compensation refractometers do not need re-calibration in shifting temperature environments. These refractometers are built to work with temperatures of 10° to 30°C or 50° to 86°F.
ATC ALCOHOL WINE REFRACTOMETERS
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CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
Ref 513 ATC
0 to 25% Alcohol by Vol.
.2%
0 to 20° Baumè
.2 Baumè
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Refractive Index Scale
Refractive Index Scale (nD) is used for a wide range of measuring Dissolved Soluble Solids and Concentrations in the plant, field, or laboratory, has built in thermometer.
REFRACTIVE INDEX REFRACTOMETER
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CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
REF 107B 3 Scales
1.333-1.520 R.I.(nD)
0.001nD
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DIGITAL REFRACTOMETERS
Digital Brix
Brix Scale = number of grams of cane sugar dissolved in 100ml of distilled water.
Brix Refractometers are primarily used in determining percent Brix (sugar) content of fruits, beverages, wines, jams, jellies, syrups, honey, and will also determine the maturity of fresh fruits. Brix can also be used to measure percent solids in solutions such as starch, catsup, egg yokes, concentrations of cutting oils, quenching oils and emulsification solutions, etc.
These product's features are Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC), Digital display, High Precision Measurement, Rapid 1 Second Calculations, High Reliability and Easy operation.
DIGITAL BRIX REFRACTOMETER CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
REF 102 Digital
0-32% Brix
0.1% Brix
Technical Data
Precision:
± 0.2% Brix
ATC Range:
5-40°C
Temp. Precision:
± 0.5°C
Measuring Time:
1 Second
Power Supply:
9-Volt Battery
Size:
7 1/4" x 4" x 2 1/2"
Weight:
1 Pound
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DIGITAL BRIX REFRACTOMETER CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
RM 100A Digital
0-45% Brix
0.1% Brix
Technical Data
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Precision:
± 0.2% Brix
ATC Range:
0-40°C
Temp. Precision:
± 0.1°C
Measuring Time:
1 Second
Power Supply:
4X1.5V
Size:
6.5 X 2.25 X2
Weight:
9.7 oz.
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DIGITAL BRIX REFRACTOMETER CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
RM 200A Digital
44-85% Brix
0.1% Brix
Technical Data
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Precision:
± 0.3% Brix
ATC Range:
0-40°C
Temp. Precision:
± 0.1°C
Measuring Time:
1 Second
Power Supply:
4X1.5V
Size:
6.5 X 2.25 X2
Weight:
9.7 oz.
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Digital Refractive Index
Refractive Index Scale (nD) is used for a wide range of measuring Dissolved Soluble Solids and Concentrations in the plant, field, or laboratory, has built in thermometer.
DIGITAL REFRACTIVE INDEX CATALOG #
RANGE
RESOLUTION
RM 100ASN Digital
1.3330-1.4097
0.0001 R.I. (nD)
Technical Data
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Precision:
± 0.0004
ATC Range:
0-40°C
Temp. Precision:
± 0.1°C
Measuring Time:
1 Second
Power Supply:
4X1.5V
Size:
6.5 X 2.25 X2
Weight:
9.7 oz.
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DIGITAL REFRACTIVE INDEX CATALOG #
RANGE
Resolution
RM 200AN Digital
1.4077-1.5047
0.0001 R.I. (nD)
Technical Data
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Precision:
± 0.0006
ATC Range:
0-40°C
Temp. Precision:
± 0.1°C
Measuring Time:
1 Second
Power Supply:
4X1.5V
Size:
6.5 X 2.25 X2
Weight:
9.7 oz.
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Super Dropper Pipette
Cat # SD5ml
The economical super dropper is ideal for all jobs. Dropper is made of plastic, is 5 inches long, graduated from 1ml to 5ml on one side and from 1/4 tsp. to 1 tsp. on the other. Super Dropper has removable top so it can be thoroughly cleaned.
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BEVERAGES Distilled Water
0% Brix Acidophilus
12 - 20% Brix Carbonated
5 - 15% Brix Concentrated Fruit Juices
41 - 68% Brix Fruit Juice
12 - 17% Brix Grapes & Wines
14 - 19% Brix Lactic Acid
12 - 22% Brix Milk
6 - 17% Brix Nectars
16 - 23% Brix Tomato Juice
4 - 9% Brix
FRUITS Distilled Water 0% Brix
Apples 11 - 18% Brix
Grapes 7 - 24% Brix
Oranges & Pears 4 - 13% Brix
Strawberries 6 - 12% Brix
Tomatoes 3 - 6% Brix
Tomato Puree 14 - 17% Brix
FOODS Distilled Water 0% Brix
Can Fruits 14 - 29% Brix
Condensed Milk 52 - 68% Brix
Egg Yokes 45 - 50% Brix
Flour Paste, Jams, Jellies & Marmalade 60 - 70% Brix
Honey 58 - 92% Brix
Liquid Sugar 58 - 80% Brix
Mayonnaise 5 - 10% Brix
Olive Oil & Palm Oil 70 - 75% Brix
Paraffin Oil 55 - 60% Brix
Soybean Milk 4 - 13% Brix
Steak Sauce & Tomato Catsup 28 - 38% Brix
Yeast Culture Solutions 3 - 8% Brix
INDUSTRY Distilled Water 0% Brix
Cutting Oil, Quenching Oil 0 - 9% Brix
Emulsification Solutions 0 - 8% Brix
Soluble Tempering Oil 0 - 20% Brix
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Refractive Index - Brix - Density Conversion Chart
The following tables show the conversion between refractive index respective to Density & Brix at 20°C. There is a direct relationship between Density and Brix. This conversion is based on table 109 of NBS Circular 440. Refractive Index and Brix reading are temperature-dependent.
Density (2)d20°C
Brix %20°C
Refractive Index (1)nD20°C
1.00000
0
1.33000
1.00965
5
1.34026
1.03998
10
1.34782
1.06104
15
1.35568
1.08287
20
1.36384
1.10551
25
1.37233
1.11898
30
1.38115
1.15331
35
1.39032
1.17853
40
1.39986
1.20467
45
1.40987
1.23174
50
1.42009
1.25976
55
1.43080
1.28873
60
1.44193
1.31866
65
1.45348
1.34956
70
1.46546
1.38141
75
1.47787
1.41421
80
1.49071
1.44794
85
1.50398
1.48259
90
1.51814
95
(2) According to 109 ofNBS Circular 440
(1) According to 16th Session of ICUMSA 1974
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Can Be Re-calibrated
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Carrying Case Included
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