The purpose of the refractometer
Application 1: Measuring Refractive Index
The refractive index is a physical constant of matter, and each material has its own characteristic refractive index. Refractometers can be used to measure medicines, flavors and fragrances, glass, plastics and other items.
Use 2: Measuring sugar content
The refractometer can be used to measure the Brix value of sugar-rich samples, such as juice, syrup, jam, honey, etc. The measured value is related to the sugar concentration of the measured sample, and the Brix scale actually represents the concentration of the sucrose aqueous solution. The conversion value between the Brix value and the refractive index is based on the data of ICUMSA (International Association for Methods of Sugar Analysis).
Use 3: Measuring food concentration
Soy sauce and other sauces, seasoning liquids and other liquid foods contain sugar, salt and other substances. The values measured by the refractometer are directly proportional to the soluble solids content in these solutions, so that the Brix value can represent the total soluble solids content in the solution.
Use four: measure the concentration of aqueous solution
Refractometers can be used to determine the concentration of aqueous solutions such as oil-based solutions, pharmaceuticals and heavy chemicals such as motor oils, detergents, glycols, cesium chloride, and sodium hydroxide. There is a proportional relationship between the Brix value and the concentration of each solution. The solution concentration can be determined by the Brix value measured by the refractometer and the established conversion table. The Brix value is the basic scale for determining the soluble solid content in the solution.
