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The most convenient way to determine how much sugar is contained in a liquid is with a digital Brix Sugar Refractometer. The digital Brix Sugar Refractometer from PCE Instruments is a handheld instrument specifically designed to perform precise analysis of sugar-containing solutions. In this way, with the support of the Brix Sugar Refractometer, the user can perform a straightforward quality control and check the sugar concentration in a liquid.

The unit of measurement Brix is mainly used in the fruit industry and determines the relative density of liquids. The Brix sugar refractometer is a precision measuring instrument based on the measurement of the refractive index of a liquid and ensures maximum reliability even under difficult measuring conditions. Even with a small sample quantity, the user can measure the sugar content in a liquid with the support of the Brix refractometer. To obtain a meaningful result, it is sufficient to drip four to five drops into the funnel-shaped stainless steel well of the meter. A prism is enclosed in the sample well, and the sugar content is measured in this way by means of light refraction. The internal light source also allows measurements under artificial light conditions. Artificial light can quickly cause measurement errors when using an analog Brix sugar refractometer.

The ambient temperature has a great influence on the measurement result. The temperature influence during use is internally compensated by the Brix Sugar Refractometer. After this automatic temperature compensation (10 to 40 °C), the measurement result is displayed quickly and precisely on the large, easy-to-read LC display of the Brix Sugar Refractometer. The large measuring range of the Brix Sugar Refractometer extends from 0 to 50 % Brix. In addition, thanks to an integrated temperature display, the display of the Brix Sugar Refractometer provides information about the measured temperature of the liquid (0 to 40 °C) and about the refractive index (1.3330 to 1.4200 nD). The glass prism of the digital Brix Sugar Refractometer, which is enclosed in the stainless steel well, can be cleaned quickly and easily before and after measurement and is closed with a plastic prism cover. The Brix Sugar Refractometer is designed to protect the glass prism from damage. The convenient three-button operation guarantees user-friendly operation.

To conserve the battery of the Brix Sugar Refractometer, the digital Brix refractometer is equipped with an automatic switch-off function. When not in use, the Brix Sugar Refractometer will automatically shut off after one minute. A few drops of distilled water are sufficient to self-calibrate the Brix Sugar Refractometer at the touch of a button, if required. Applications A Brix Sugar Refractometer is an optical measuring instrument that allows the user to determine the mixing ratio of numerous different solutions. The application areas of the Brix Sugar Refractometer range from fruit harvesting to fruit grading, appraisal and quality control. In fruit harvesting, for example, the Brix Sugar Refractometer can be used to determine when the crop is ripe. The Brix Sugar Refractometer can also be used for receiving inspection. Further applications can be found in the food industry for the control of ingredients and compliance with various standards. The Brix Sugar Refractometer from PCE Instruments is suitable for reliable instant analysis, is versatile and easy to use. With the help of the digital Brix refractometer, sugar-containing liquid can be checked quickly and easily. Thanks to its user-friendly handling, the Brix Sugar Refractometer is ideal for determining the sugar content in juices and other sugary liquids within seconds.

Thanks to its handy and robust design, the Brix Sugar Refractometer can be used anytime and anywhere. Its simple operation and waterproof housing make the Brix Sugar Refractometer irreplaceable when checking liquids.