Refractive Index and Refractive Dispersion of HydrocarbonLiquids -

Abbe Refractometers ASTM D 1218

ASTM D 1218, ASTM D 1747, ASTM D 2159 (obs.), ISO 5661, DIN 51423-2, JIS C2101

Product group(s): Fuel

User group(s): Fuel, Gas Oil, Jet Fuel

Scope: This test method covers the measurement of refractive indexes, accurate to six units in the fifth decimal place,
and refractive dispersions, accurate to twelve units in the fifth decimal place, of transparent and light-colored
hydrocarbon liquids that have refractive indexes in the range from 1.33 to 1.50, and at temperatures from
+20 to +30 °C.

The test method is not applicable within the accuracy stated to liquids having colors darker than No. 4 ASTM
Color as determined by Test Method D 1500, to liquids having bubble points so near the test temperature that
a reading cannot be obtained before substantial weathering takes place, to liquids having a refractive index
above 1.50, or to measurements made at temperatures above +30 °C.

Refractometry has been a well-proven method to determine The typical accuracy for Abbe-type refractometers is in the third
the concentration of liquid mixtures or their purity or quality decimal place with the fourth decimal place estimated.
characteristics. This can either be identification or quality control.

For more accurate reading, the

Refractometer measurements can be performed easily and quickly High Precision Modified Abbe Refractometer is needed. This
because, usually, they do not require any sample preparation. At requires a spectral lamp as a light source.
most, a few drops of sample are needed to perform a test.

Refractometric measurements are temperature dependent and

The Abbe-Refractometer is the classic and the most versatile
laboratory instrument.
When illuminated with white light (daylight or artificial tungsten light)
the refractive index n20D
(i.e. referred to light of the Sodium wavelength 589.6 nm) as
well as the mean dispersion (that is the difference in refractive
indices referred to blue light 486 nm and red light 656 nm) can be
measured.
usually the data for the refractive index refers to 20 °C. There is
no general rule for influence of the temperature on the sample.
Temperature corrections depend on the material under test and are
only known for a very few cases e.g. sugar solutions. It is therefore
necessary to make the measurements at 20 °C or another specified
temperature. To do so, the prism boxes of the Abbe refractometers
have hose nozzles in order to connect a thermostatic circulator.

High Precision Modified Abbe Refractometer Test Equipment

More details are mentioned in the "Order Number" section

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13-0285 High Precision Modified Abbe Refractometer
ASTM D 1218 - ASTM D 1747 - DIN 51 423-2 -
ISO 5661 - JIS C2101 (ASTM D 2159)

Modified Abbe-type refractometer for refractive index measurements nD = 1.3 to 1.74 with evenly
divided scale and micrometer screw.

The refractive index is found by use of a conversion table. Average accuracy throughout the range is
0.00004.

Consisting of:
1 conversion table for refractive indexes related to sodium-D light (589.6 nm). Prisms with hose
nozzles for a thermostatic circulator, built-in temperature probe and digital temperature display, scale
illumination by LED, prism illumination by spectral light.

Supplied with:
1 scale lamp outfit and 1 sodium spectral lamp, traceable test plate (certificate, however, subject to
particular order), bottle of contact liquid (monobromonaphthalene) and software for conversion of the
scale readings to refractive index or Brix.

Power supply: 230 V, 50/60 Hz

Options & Accessories

25-0240 Circulator (external & internal heating & cooling)
For heating & cooling of instruments without circulation pump
and / or for tempering applications directly in the bath.

Consisting of:
Cooler with stainless steel bath.Thermostat with digital display, splash-proof keypad, integrated heater,
pump, RS232-interface, over/under-temperature & low-level protection, adjustable pump-pressure,
cooling control.

Supplied with: 1 bath cover, 1 drain tap

Note: Insulated hose-set is recommended.

Technical Data:
Working range: -28 to +200 °C (at +5 to +40 °C ambient temp.)
Display / Resolution: LED / 0.1 °C
Control: PID
Heater capacity: 2000 W
Cooling capacity: 260 W at +20 °C
Pump-Pressure capacity: 11-16 l/min, 450 mbar
Bath opening: 12 x 14 x 14 cm (WxDxH)
Safety class / Bath fluid: 3 / FL (Flammable Liquids possible)
Volume: 4.5 l
Sockets for: hose (Ø 8 / 10 mm), solenoid valve
Dimensions / Weight: 23 x 42 x 61 cm (WxDxH), 31 kg
Power supply: 230 V, 50/60 Hz, EU-plug

13-0291 Volatile Liquid Cell

capacity approx. 2 ml, for investigation of volatile samples;
to be attached to the measuring prism.

13-1524 Test Plate, made of glass (nD approx. 1.5160)

with certificate and contact fluid

13-1527 Test Plate, made of silica (traceable)

with certificate and contact fluid

13-0294 Spectral Light Source Cadmium

13-0303 Filter Cap isolating the 480 nm line

of the Cadmium spectral lamp

13-0304 Filter Cap isolating the 644 nm line

of the Cadmium spectral lamp

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13-1505 PC-Software - ABBE (Windows®)
to convert refractometer readings to wavelengths
other than 589.6 nm

Note!
For free submission or download from "MyPetrotest"
please contact: service@petrotest.com

Spare Parts
13-1523 Contact Fluid for test plates and solid samples
with R.I. up to 1.65: Monobromonaphthalene, 6 ml bottle

13-0287 Spectral Lamp Device (without light source)

Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz

Order Guideline
Minimum equipment: 1x 13-0285
Spares (approx. 1 year): 13-1523, 13-0287
Additional requirements:

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