Refractometers
Instruments designed to measure a sample's refractive index or polarization of light; available in benchtop and portable sizes. Includes accessories and replacement parts.
Refractometers measure the change in the angle of light as it enters a transparent liquid or solid substance. Refractometers are commonly used to identify a material, determine its purity, or indicate the amount of a dissolved substance that it contains.
Lists of standard refractive indexes have been published to help users identify specific compounds or materials.
Refractometers also have different scales for specific purposes. For example, the Brix scale is used for measuring the sugar content of jams, marmalades, maple syrup, and honey. Refractometers are available in various Brix scales and may be calibrated specifically for glucose, maltose, fructose, and other sugars.
What Are Refractometers Used for?
Refractometers are used in a variety of industries and applications:
- Laboratory medicine: Used to measure total proteins in blood samples and specific gravity in urine samples
- Gemology: Used to identify gems
- Aquariums: Measure water salinity and specific gravity
- Industry: Measure coolant concentrations
- Homebrewing: Measure fermentable sugars that will be converted to alcohol
Refractometers may be analog or digital and can be found in handheld or benchtop models. Refractometer replacement parts are also available.
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Laxco™ RBD 5000 Series Benchtop Automatic Digital Brix/RI Refractometer
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Laxco™ RBD 5000 Series Automatic Benchtop Digital Refractometers deliver accuracy and repeatability. Features automatic performance monitoring warning system, internal data storage, GLP, and beautiful color touch screen.
| Height (Metric) | 150 mm |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years optical and mechanical, 1 year electrical from date of purchase |
| Width (English) | 9.45 in. |
| Length (Metric) | 360 mm |
| Length (English) | 14.17 in. |
| Quantity | 1 |
| For Use With (Application) | BRIX; Wine; Beverages; Foods; Industrial Fluids |
| Width (Metric) | 240 mm |
| Includes | Digital refractometer, calibration fluid, Applicator, Manual |
| Accuracy | ±0.0002nD; ±0.1% Brix |
| Type | Automatic Digital Benchtop Refractometer |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 36 x 24 x 15 cm |
| Voltage | 110/220 V |
| ScaleRange | 0.0 to 100 Brix |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Refractive Index | 1.3000 to 1.7000 |
| Weight (English) | 8.82 lb. |
| Interface | RS232 |
| Height (English) | 5.91 in. |
| Weight (Metric) | 4 kg |
| Display | Touch Screen, Color, LCD |
| Resolution | 0.0001nD |
Laxco™ Handheld Analog Clinical Refractometer
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When you need reliable, accurate readings of your Urine samples, the Laxco™ Analog Industrial Clinical Refractometers rugged design is built to last. With the ability to read Serum Protein, Specific Gravity and Refractive Index all on a single scale, it makes it the ideal choice.
| Height (Metric) | 39 mm |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years optical and mechanical, 1 year electrical from date of purchase |
| Width (English) | 1.535 in. |
| Length (Metric) | 204 mm |
| Length (English) | 6.772 in. |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Sample Volume | 1 mL |
| Calibration | Distilled Water |
| For Use With (Application) | Clinical |
| Width (Metric) | 39 mm |
| Scale Type | Linear |
| Includes | Calibration Screw Driver, Hard Sided Case, Applicator, Calibration Fluid, Manual |
| Accuracy | 0.002; 0.2 g/dl; 0.0005 |
| Type | Clinical Refractometer |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 172 x 39 x 39 mm |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| ScaleRange | 1.000 to 1.050 Urine Specific Gravity,1 to 12 g/dl Serum Protein |
| Increments | 0.002; 0.2 g/dl; 0.0005 |
| Refractive Index | 1.331 to 1.36 |
| Weight (English) | 0.881 lb. |
| Lighting Type | Ambient |
| Height (English) | 1.535 in. |
| Weight (Metric) | 0.4 kg |
| Resolution | 0.0005 |
Reichert™ Glycerin-Chek Digital Handheld Refractometer
Used to measure concentration of antifreeze formulation in wet fire sprinkler systems
| Includes | 2 AAA Batteries |
|---|---|
| Type | Handheld Refractometer |
| Weight (English) | 3.5 oz. |
| Certifications/Compliance | IP65, RoHS, WEEE, CE |
| Lighting Type | 589nm LED |
| Calibration | Distilled Water |
| For Use With (Application) | For measuring glycerin coolant freeze point, boiling point, % concentration |
| Weight (Metric) | 100 g |
| Height (Metric) | 26.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (English) | 2.13 in. |
| Length (Metric) | 99 mm |
| Length (English) | 3.9 in. |
| Calibration | Distilled Water |
| For Use With (Application) | Easy to use and provide quick results |
| Width (Metric) | 54.1 mm |
| Includes | Meter, carrying case, batteries, instructions |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 3.9 x 2.13 x 1.06 in. (99 x 54.1 x 26.9 mm) |
| Refractive Index | 1.33 to 1.45 |
| Weight (English) | 3.5 oz. |
| Certifications/Compliance | IP65, RoHS, WEEE, CE |
| Lighting Type | 589nm LED |
| Height (English) | 1.06 in. |
| Weight (Metric) | 100 g |
| Display | LCD |
Reichert™ Salt-Chek Digital Handheld Refractometer
Automatic measurements with simple three button operation (Read, scale and cal.)
Reichert™ Industrial Fluid Testing Refractometers
Designed specifically for checking ratio or concentration of water-soluble industrial fluids
Reichert™ Refractometer Table Stand: Replacement Bulb
Fits table stand for Goldberg handheld refractometers.
Reichert™ NIST Certified Calibration Oil
Check the accuracy of an instrument using calibration oils. Reichert™ NIST Certified Calibration Oil are formulated laser liquid calibration oils that are supplied with an NIST certification of traceability.
| Includes | NIST certification of traceability |
|---|---|
| Type | NIST Certified Calibration Oil |
| For Use With (Equipment) | Refractometer |
Laxco™ 60° Brix Calibration Fluid for Handheld Analog Refractometers
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Used to Calibrate Handheld Analog Brix Refractometers
Fisherbrand™ Handheld Digital Salinity Refractometer
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Fisherbrand™ Handheld Digital Salinity Refractometers are portable, reliable and accurate. Ideal for checking the salinity of an aquarium or sodium concentrations
| Height (Metric) | 121 mm |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years optical and mechanical, 1 year electrical from date of purchase |
| Width (English) | 2.28 in. |
| Length (Metric) | 25 mm |
| Length (English) | 4.76 in. |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Sample Volume | >0.2 mL |
| Power Supply Details | 1xAAA Battery |
| Calibration | Distilled water |
| Width (Metric) | 58 mm |
| Measurement Time | 2 sec. |
| Type | Refractometer |
| Temperature Compensation | Yes |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 25 x 58 x 121 mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Refractive Index | 1.330 to 1.4200 |
| Weight (English) | 0.2 lb. |
| Lighting Type | LED |
| Temperature Range (Metric) | 0°C to 40°C |
| Temperature Resolution | 0.1°C |
| Height (English) | 0.98 in. |
| Weight (Metric) | 90 g |
| Display | LCD |
Fisherbrand™ Handheld Digital Wine Refractometer
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Fisherbrand™ Handheld Digital Wine Refractometers are portable, reliable and accurate to ensure wine has correct alcohol concentration.
Fisherbrand™ Handheld Digital Clinical Refractometer
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Fisherbrand™ Handheld Digital Clinical Refractometers are portable, reliable and accurate for fast, reliable results to determine dehydration or total plasma protein levels in blood.
Mettler Toledo™ MyBrix Handheld Refractometer
This Handheld Refractometer performs an instant sugar analysis in almost any food and beverage sample. Equipped with 10 scales. Take a Brix reading or refractive index measurement and receive the results in just two seconds.
| Type | Handheld Digital Refractometer |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index | 1.33 to 1.54 |
| Measurement Time | 2 sec. |
| Display | 1.8 in. Digital LCD |
Laxco™ Benchtop Digital Brix/RI Refractometer
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Laxco™ Benchtop Digital Brix Refractometers brings measuring of Brix & RI to a high degree of accuracy, with the ability through its GIBO software to track, measure, graph, & export data.
| Height (Metric) | 100 mm |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years optical and mechanical, 1 year electrical from date of purchase |
| Temperature Accuracy | 0°C to 40°C |
| Width (English) | 7.09 in. |
| Length (Metric) | 55 mm |
| Length (English) | 2.17 in. |
| Quantity | 1 |
| For Use With (Application) | BRIX; Wine; Beverages; Foods; Industrial Fluids |
| Width (Metric) | 180 mm |
| Measurement Time | 2 sec. |
| Includes | Digital refractometer, prism cover, calibration fluid, hard shell case, battery, Applicator, GIBO software, Manual |
| Accuracy | Brix ±0.2%; Refective Index ±0.0003nD |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 55 x 180 x 100 mm |
| Weight (English) | 0.8 lb. |
| Interface | USB |
| Height (English) | 3.94 in. |
| Weight (Metric) | 365 g |
| Display | 5 in. LCD Display |
| Resolution | 0.0001nD |
Laxco™ Handheld Analog Brix/Sucrose Refractometer
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When you need reliable, accurate readings of your sugar or sucrose levels, the Laxco™ Analog Industrial Brrix Refractometers rugged design is built to last. A wide range of brix options makes it the ideal choice.
| Height (Metric) | 39 mm |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years optical and mechanical, 1 year electrical from date of purchase |
| Width (English) | 1.535 in. |
| Length (English) | 8.031 in. |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Sample Volume | 1 mL |
| For Use With (Application) | BRIX; Wine; Beverages; Foods; Industrial Fluids |
| Width (Metric) | 39 mm |
| Includes | Calibration Screw Driver, Hard Sided Case, Applicator, Calibration Fluid, Manual |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 204 x 39 x 39 mm |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Weight (English) | 0.881 lb. |
| Lighting Type | Ambient |
| Height (English) | 1.535 in. |
| Weight (Metric) | 0.4 kg |