HI96814 converts the refractive index into sucrose concentration in weight percent, or % Brix (also known as °Brix). The theoretical basis for this conversion is the sugar analysis method provided in the International Committee for the Unified Method of Analysis of Sugar. Since most of the sugars in grape juice are fructose and glucose but not sucrose, the sugar content reading of this refractometer when measuring wine is often called "apparent Brix".
HI96814 converts the refractive index of a sample to sucrose concentration in weight percent, %Brix (also known as °Brix). The conversions used are based on the ICUMSA method manual (International Committee on Unified Methods for Sugar Analysis). Since most of the sugars in grape juice are fructose and glucose, rather than sucrose, the reading is sometimes called "apparent Brix."
HI96814 also includes two other scales used in the wine industry: °Oechsle and °KMW. °Oechsle (°Oe) is mainly used in the winemaking industry in Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg to measure the sugar content of grape juice. The °Oe scale is based on the specific gravity at 20°C (SG(20/20)) and is the first 3 digits after the decimal point. 1°Oe is roughly equal to 0.2% Brix.
Two-line LCD display with temperature reading below the measured value.
ATC, automatic temperature compensation.
BEPS, low battery reminder, ensures accurate and effective readings.
Waterproof, suitable for laboratory and field measurements.
Fast and accurate measurement, with measurement results quickly displayed in 1.5 seconds.
One-point calibration, use distilled or deionized water.
For micro-volume samples, only 2 drops of sample are needed.
Automatically shuts down if not used for three minutes.
Stainless steel sample chamber, easy to clean and anti-corrosion.
Easy to operate, just drop the sample and press the button to read, simple and fast.
ABS heat shrink plastic carrying case.