Refractive Index is measured to determine a liquid’s composition and assess its concentration and density. It is used by many industries including pharmaceutical, food and environmental, as an important indicator of quality and consistency. The HI96800 also converts Refractive Index to % Brix with the push of a single button.
Details
Hanna Instruments new HI96800 Digital Refractometer combines form and function into one compact unit. Featuring a 1.5 second response time, the HI96800 measures refractive index from 1.3330 to 1.5040 with temperature compensation (nD20) and from 1.3300 to 1.5080 without temperature compensation (nD). For added versatility the refractometer also converts refractive index to % Brix (0-85%). One-button calibration makes setup quick and easy.
The improved easy to read LCD screen displays temperature units (°C or °F) and measurements simultaneously. By pressing the ‘Range’ key, users can easily switch between refractive index (nD), refractive index (nD20) and % Brix readings while in measurement mode. The HI96800’s IP65 water-resistant casing and sealed sample well is built to perform under harsh conditions, making it suitable for use in the field or in the laboratory.
Specifications
| Sugar Content Range | 0.0 to 85.0% Brix; 1.3300 to 1.5080 nD; 1.3330 to 1.5040 nD₂₀ |
| Sugar Content Resolution | 0.1 % Brix; 0.0001 nD; 0.0001 nD₂₀ |
| Sugar Content Accuracy (@25ºC/77ºF) | ±0.2% Brix; ±0.0005 nD; ±0.0005 nD₂₀ |
| Temperature Range | 0 to 80°C (32 to 176°F) |
| Temperature Resolution | 0.1°C (0.1°F) |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.3 °C (±0.5 °F) |
| Temperature Compensation | automatic between 10 and 40°C (50 to 104°F) |
| Measurement Time | approximately 1.5 seconds |
| Minimum Sample Volume | 100 μL (to cover prism totally) |
| Light Source | yellow LED |
| Sample Cell | stainless steel ring and flint glass prism |
| Auto-off | after three minutes of inactivity |
| Enclosure Rating | IP65 |
| Battery Type / Life | 9V / approximately 5000 readings |
| Dimensions / Weight | 192 x 102 x 67 mm (7.6 x 4.01 x 2.6”) / 420 g (14.8 oz.) |
| Ordering Information | HI96800 is supplied with battery and instruction manual |
| Warranty | 2 years |
