Digital Refractometer

R8,049.00 Excl. VAT

The HI96801 is a rugged, portable digital refractometer for food products designed to report the sugar content of aqueous solutions as % Brix.This reports the results with an accuracy of ±0.2% Brix. The operation of the meter is simplified with only two buttons: one button is to calibrate with distilled or deionized water and the other to take a measurement. Lead time 4-6 weeks.

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Digital Refractometer- HI96801

The HI96801 portable refractometer converts the refractive index of a food sample to % brix. This conversion is based on the tables found in the ICUMSA Methods Book (International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis) that documents the changes in refractive index with temperature for a percent by weight glucose solution. The HI96801 is ideal for the analysis of fruits, energy drinks, puddings, soy milk, juices, jam, marmalade, honey, soups, jelly, tofu and condiments. The HI96801 is an easy to use tool for measuring sugar in food samples in the field or in the lab. The sealed flint glass prism and stainless steel well are easy to clean. Just wipe with a soft cloth in preparation for the next sample.

  • Designed for food sugar analysis
  • Temperature Compensation algorithms based on sucrose solution
  • 0 to 85% brix range with an accuracy of ±0.2%

Making a % Standard Sucrose Solution

To make a Sucrose Solution, follow the procedure below:

  • Place container (such as a glass vial or dropper bottle that has a cover) on an analytical balance.
  • Tare the balance.
  • Weigh out X grams of high purity sucrose (CAS #: 57-50-1 directly into a beaker
  • Add distilled or deionized water to the beaker so the total weight of the solution is 100g.
  • Note: Solutions above 60% may need to be vigorously stirred or shaken and heated in a water bath to roughly 40℃ (104℉). Remove solution when sucrose has dissolved and allow to cool before use.

example digital refractometer

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 20 × 11 × 7 cm

One-point calibration:

  • Calibrate with distilled or deionized water

Small sample size:

  • Sample size can be as small as 2 metric drops (100 μl)

Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC):

  • Samples automatically compensated for temperature variations

Quick, accurate results:

  • Readings are displayed in approximately 1.5 seconds

Dual-level LCD:

  • The dual-level LCD displays measurement and temperature readings simultaneously

Stainless steel sample well:

  • Easy to clean and corrosion-resistant

Battery indicators:

  • Battery percent level remaining at startup and low battery indicator

Automatic shut-off:

  • To conserve battery life the meter shuts off automatically after three minutes of non-use

Stainless steel sample well:

  • Easy to clean and corrosion-resistant

IP65 water resistant protection:

  • Water resistant ABS plastic casing designed to perform under laboratory and field conditions.