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Some operators use Karl Fischer water standards daily while others do so sparingly. Regardless of the type of operator you are, there still seems to be some confusion about …

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Titrations in the petrochemical, Biodiesel or food industries to define oils or fats. Acid-base titrations, Redox titrations

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Density and Brix measurements of fruit, drinks, sauces, etc., refractive index and concentration measurement of materials

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Karl Fischer Titration

A form of titration dedicated to measuring Moisture with parts-per-million accuracy – coulometric or volumetric

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A new Benchtop Digital Refractometer with Touch Screen Technology; RX-5000i

Submitted by Hank Levi on Monday, 28 February 2011No Comment
A new Benchtop Digital Refractometer with Touch Screen Technology; RX-5000i

I wasn’t sure if the RX-5000i digital benchtop refractometer was going to be something really special or just a face-lift. As it turns out there are some pretty cool features that may attract some attention. It seems every few years we see instruments and devices take a few steps forward by utilizing that next new technology. Take cell phones for example. Just a few years ago everyone had basic handsets with not very impressive visuals. Then came along the iphone and the game was on. The droid, blackberry, google phone, everybody was eager to deliver their response. Good for us consumers!

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I suppose the refractometer market is kind of like the cell phone industry but with fewer manufacturers. I guess I’m glad then to see that Atago has not taken it’s foot off the accelerator when it comes to improving their products. Take the newest RX-5000i digital benchtop refractometer. It does not cost any more than the previous models, the RX5000alpha and the RX5000plus. Huh? Why? I think Atago wants to stay ahead of the competition by delivering a better product. So the new RX-5000i (and 5000iPlus) Digital Benchtop refractometers now have an improved user interface that incorporates a touch screen with seemingly easier navigation and operation. We will have to see how customers respond to this and let everyone know once the units have been out for awhile. Still, I do think the improved temperature range and the delay as well as the USB interface will be well received by customers.

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