Refractometry & Polarimetry

Refractometry is one of the basic methods for quantitative analysis and quality assurance methods in food and beverage industry. Refractometers are frequently used by grape growers and the sugar industry for Brix testing of sucrose levels in their fruit.

For more precise results, polarimeters are used to measure optical rotation of the sucrose solutions. Avantor^® offers a large selection of equipment and products for every refractometry and polarimetry application.