Optical Rotation Polarimeter
A laboratory optical rotation polarimeter is primarily used to measure the optical rotation of substances, which is the extent to which a substance rotates the plane of polarized light.
This measurement is crucial for determining a substance’s concentration, purity, and even its molecular structure.
Here’s a breakdown of the Optical Rotation Polarimeter key applications:
1. Chemical Analysis and Quality Control:
Chiral Purity Determination:
Polarimeters are essential in analyzing the purity of chiral compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, ensuring the correct enantiomer is present.
Concentration Measurement:
By measuring the optical rotation, the concentration of optically active substances like sugars, amino acids, and other chiral molecules can be determined.
Impurity Detection:
Optical rotation can reveal the presence of optically active impurities that might affect the desired properties of a substance.
Stability Testing:
Monitoring changes in optical rotation over time can assess the stability and shelf life of a product.
2. Pharmaceutical Industry:
Drug Purity Verification:
Polarimeters are used to verify the purity of raw materials and final drug products, ensuring they meet quality standards.
Active Ingredient Analysis:
They are used to determine the concentration and purity of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in formulations.
Quality Control:
Polarimeters play a vital role in quality assurance processes during pharmaceutical manufacturing.
3. Food and Beverage Industry:
Sugar Content Determination:
Polarimeters are widely used to measure the concentration of sugars (like sucrose and glucose) in various food and beverage products.
Quality Control:
They ensure consistency and desired sweetness in products like beverages, jams, and confectionery.
Brewing Industry:
Monitoring sugar concentration during fermentation is crucial for producing consistent and high-quality beverages.
4. Other Applications:
Agriculture:
Analyzing the content of antibiotics, hormones, and other agro-pharmaceuticals.
Research and Development:
Studying the optical properties of novel compounds and the interaction of light with molecules.
Flavor and Fragrance Industry:
Verifying the authenticity and quality of optically active compounds used in perfumes and flavor additives.
5. Instrumentation and Technology:
Automatic Polarimeters:
Modern, automated polarimeters offer increased accuracy, speed, and efficiency in measurements, especially in industrial settings.
Digital Polarimeters:
Provide precise measurements, stable conditions, and automated sample handling, improving reliability and efficiency in analysis.
Optical Rotation Polarimeter Key attributes
warranty. 1 Year
customized support. OEM
brand name. DRAWELL
model number. DigiPol-P
material
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power
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voltage. 220V
Resolution
contact
Measurement model
Rotation, specific curl, concentration, sugar content
Measuring range. Optical rotation ± 90 °, Sugar ± 259 ° for Z
Working wavelength. 589.3mm
Accuracy. ± 0.004 °/± 0.002 °
Min. reading. 0.001°/0.001°(0.0001°Optional)
Repeatability(standard deviations). 0.002°(optical rotation)
Temperature control range 10℃-60℃(Peltier )
Display. TFT true color touch screen
Interface. USB, RS232, VGA, Ethernet
Certificate. CE, ISO
Packaging and delivery.
Selling Units. Single item
Single package size. 85X50X50 cm
Single gross weight. 30.000 KG
Optical Rotation Polarimeter
