Saccharimeter

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A saccharimeter is an instrument for measuring the concentration of sugar solutions.

This is commonly achieved using a measurement of refractive index (refractometer) or the angle of rotation of polarization of optically active sugars (polarimeter).

A saccharimeter is used in food processing industries, brewing and distilled alcoholic drinks industry.

[edit] External links

[edit] Historical

• Bates saccharimeter at NIST web site.
• Historical saccharimeter at University of Nebraska Lincoln
• Catalonian Medical Museum

[edit] Commercial

• http://www.opticalactivity.com/SacchAAr%20880.htm
• http://www.rudolphresearch.com/