A.KRÜSS Optronic P8000 Automatic Polarimeter
The A.KRÜSS Optronic P8000 Automatic Polarimeter is a high-precision measuring instrument specially developed for the analysis of optically active substances. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries, where it is used to determine the concentration and purity of substances. Thanks to its user-friendly operation and high measurement accuracy, the P8000 is a preferred choice for laboratories and research facilities.
Precise and versatile measurements
The P8000 Automatic Polarimeter from A.KRÜSS Optronic offers a variety of measurement methods, including optical rotation, international sugar scale, concentration, specific rotation and user-defined settings. This versatility makes it possible to analyze a wide range of substances and achieve accurate results. Similar to the A.KRÜSS Optronic P3000 Automatic Polarimeter, the P8000 offers high precision and reliability.
Technical data at a glance:
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Measuring ranges: ±90° optical rotation, ±259° sugar scale, 0-99.9 g/ml concentration
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Measuring units: Angle [°, °Z], concentration [g/100 ml], user-defined
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Resolution: 0.001° optical rotation, 0.01 °Z, 0.1 g/ml concentration
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Accuracy: ±0.003° optical rotation, ±0.01 °Z, ±0.5 g/100 ml concentration
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Reproducibility: 0.002°
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Measuring time: 1 second for ±90°
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Light source: 1 LED with filter, wavelength 589 nm (others optional)
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Temperature measurement: 0-99.9 °C with an accuracy of ±0.2 °C
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Display: LCD TFT 5.7" color display (640x480 pixels)
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Operation: Touch screen
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Interfaces: RS-232, USB, Ethernet
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Dimensions: 64.5 x 20.0 x 36.0 cm
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Weight: 28 kg
Certifications and standards
The P8000 polarimeter complies with all relevant international standards and norms required for analytical measuring instruments. It is CE-certified and meets the requirements of the DIN standards for optical measuring instruments. These certifications guarantee the high quality and reliability of the device.
Application examples
The P8000 is used in various areas to measure the optical activity of substances and determine their concentration. Here are some specific application examples:
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Pharmacy: Determination of the purity and concentration of pharmaceuticals.
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Food industry: Analysis of sugar solutions and other optically active substances.
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Chemistry: Analysis of chiral compounds and their specific rotation.
FAQs
How easy is it to operate the P8000 polarimeter?
The P8000 is extremely user-friendly. Thanks to the touchscreen and intuitive menu navigation, all important functions can be set quickly and easily. Detailed instructions are included with the device and our support team is always available to answer your questions.
What substances can be analyzed with the P8000?
The P8000 is suitable for analyzing a wide range of optically active substances, including sugars, active pharmaceutical ingredients and chiral compounds. It can be used in both research and quality control applications.
How is the temperature measured and controlled?
The P8000 has a connection for a temperature sensor (PT100), which enables accurate temperature measurement in the range of 0-99.9 °C. The temperature resolution is 0.1 °C and the accuracy is ±0.2 °C. For applications that require precise temperature control, the device can be equipped with a Peltier thermostat.
Conclusion
The A.KRÜSS Optronic P8000 Automatic Polarimeter is an indispensable instrument for laboratories that need to make precise and reliable measurements of optically active substances. With its high accuracy, user-friendly operation and versatile applications, it is an excellent choice for the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries. Similar to the A.KRÜSS Optronic P8000-DT Automatic Polarimeter, the P8000 offers first-class performance and reliability.
