Digital refractometers measure the refractive index of a gel, liquid or solid sample to in order to determine the sample’s concentration. Since more concentrated samples bend light at a larger angle, digital refractometers operate by illuminating the sample against a prism and digitally measuring the angle of refracted light with photodiode detectors. Digital refractometers are used to measure a variety of substances, from the concentration of sugar in grape juice to the purity of solvents, and are widely employed in production and quality control applications in the food, chemicals and pharmaceutical industries. Digital refractometers may be designed for manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic sample reading. Compared to an analog instrument, a digital refractometer offers quick and extensive selection between measurement units and easily exports results. The upper and lower reading limits vary significantly between digital refractometer models. Temperature-controlled digital refractometers, for ranges up to 10 to 120°C, provide better accuracy by compensating for the changes in a sample’s refractive index caused by heat or cold. Handheld digital refractometers offer convenience but may be less accurate and require larger sample sizes compared to desktop instruments. Some digital refractometer models are designed for specific applications with more limited capabilities but optimized performance.
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| Company | Rudolph Research Analytical | Rudolph Research Analytical |
| Item | J157 PLUS Bench Automatic Refractometer | VeriLinkRx® Hospital Refractometer |
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| Catalog Number | Inquire | VeriLinkRx |
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| Description | The Rudolph J157 model of Refractometers offers high performance and a range of features to suit many demanding applications in laboratories and harsh industrial environments. Rudolph Research Analytical, working together with refractometer (Refraktometer) users from various countries and The Rudolph J157 model of Refractometers offers high performance and a range of features to suit many demanding applications in laboratories and harsh industrial environments. Rudolph Research Analytical, working together with refractometer (Refraktometer) users from various countries and disciplines, has developed the J157 series of Digital Refractometers. The Rudolph J157 bench-top line combines the features, measurement range, and accuracy that meet the most demanding applications both in and out of the laboratory and shares many features with the Rudolph Research Refractometer Product Line.... Read More | The VeriLinkRx® can be used for possible drug diversion testing for dilutions or substitutions in Morphine, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, and other narcotics. An analytical method, like Rudolph’s VeriLinkRx® , is a reliable and cost effective solution to verify that the actual narcotic is The VeriLinkRx® can be used for possible drug diversion testing for dilutions or substitutions in Morphine, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, and other narcotics. An analytical method, like Rudolph’s VeriLinkRx® , is a reliable and cost effective solution to verify that the actual narcotic is returned to the hospital pharmacy.... Read More |
| Refractive Index Range | 1.33 - 1.53 RI | 1.32 to 1.45 |
| Brix Range | 0 - 100 BRIX | 0 to 100 |
| Resolution | ±0.00001 RI (or ±0.01 BRIX) | Refractive Index 0.000001, Brix 0.01 |
| Temperature Range | 4°C to 95°C | 5°C to 40°C |
| Optical Wavelength | 589.3 nm | 589.3nm (NaD line) |
| Measuring Time | < 3 seconds (User configuarble) | 10 seconds |
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