Digital Brix+Salinity Refractometers YR05961 // YR05965

The Digital Brix+Salinity Refractometers YR05961 // YR05965 is specifically designed to accurately measure the concentration of soluble solids, primarily sugars, in various aqueous solutions such as fruit juices, syrups, and purees. Moreover, it is equally efficient in determining the salinity of solutions including sodium chloride and seawater. With its automatic temperature compensation (ATC) feature, it eliminates the hassle of manual temperature corrections across a range of 0 to 40°C (32-104°F), providing precise and reliable readings every time.

Market Price

The Digital Brix+Salinity Refractometers offer significant value considering their advanced features and reliability. In the market, the estimated price range for this type of refractometer is between $220 and $660, providing a competitive edge for both quality and affordability. For exact pricing, we invite you to request a quote or generate an instant estimate through our Kalstein Plus platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the automatic temperature compensation (ATC) work? The ATC feature automatically adjusts the readings based on temperature changes, ensuring reliable results without manual intervention. What are the minimum sample requirements? Only two metric drops are needed for a precise measurement.

Advantages and Disadvantages

One of the primary advantages of the Digital Brix+Salinity Refractometers is its precision in measurement combined with its ease of use, thanks to the digital display. However, this tool requires careful handling due to its glass prism component, which might be prone to breakage.

Usage in the Field

This refractometer is widely used in the food and beverage industry. For instance, it's pivotal for quality control in juice production to ensure consistent sweetness levels by measuring Brix. It's also essential for fisheries to keep track of salinity levels in farmed seawater environments.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, it's recommended to regularly clean the sample cell to maintain accuracy. Additionally, keeping the unit in a secure, stable environment will help prolong its lifespan and reliability.

Features

• Minimum sample volume: 2 metric drops
• Light Source: Yellow LED
• Sample cell: Stainless steel ring and flint glass prism
• Housing material: ABS
• Waterproof: IP65
• Auto power off: 3 minutes of inactivity

Technical Specifications

Model	Description	Measurement Range	Min. Div.	Accuracy	ATC	ATC Temp.
YR05961	Brix	0-50%	0.10%	±0.2%	Yes	0-40°C
YR05962	Salinity	0--280‰	0.10%	±0.2%	Yes	0-40°C
YR05963	Salinity	0--280‰	1‰	±2‰	Yes	0-40°C
YR05964	Specific Gravity	1.000-1.217	0.001	±0.002	Yes	0-40°C
YR05965	Refractive Index	1.3330--1.4200nD	0.0001nD	±0.0003nD	Yes	0-40°C