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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

Ref 103PL

CATALOG #

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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UNIVERSAL BRIX REFRACTOMETERS

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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ATC Brix Refractometers 
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 BRIX REFRACTOMETERS

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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Brine Scale
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.

BRINE REFRACTOMETERS
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%
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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.

ATC BRINE REFRACTOMETERS

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.

CLINICAL REFRACTOMETER

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.

ATC CLINICAL REFRACTOMETER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

BRINE

Seawater Density • Brine for Food • Pickling • Salt Rinsing Solutions • Canning • 
Aquaculture • Aquariums

 

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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