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Ensuring the quality of Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) is crucial for the petrochemical industry. Impurities can damage refining equipment and lead to costly clean-ups. When natural gas is first recovered from a well it is a mixture of C1 through C6+ hydrocarbons, water, sulfur compounds, and carbon dioxide. The separation process contains many steps. First…

In many pharmaceutical processes, measuring water in alcohols is crucial. Traditional methods like Karl Fischer titration are precise but can be costly and time-consuming, and there’s a much better way today The Kemtrak “moisture in alcohol analyzer” offers high sensitivity with in-line, real-time results. This is a game-changer—replacing Karl Fischer analyzers with no need for…

At the core of the pharmaceutical industry are Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), the key substances responsible for the therapeutic effects of medications. APIs can be classified into two main types: Natural: Derived from plants or animals Synthetic: Manufactured in laboratories APIs are typically produced by pharmaceutical companies and then sold to other companies that formulate…

Proteins are large molecules made up of one or more chains of amino acids. They play a vital role in nearly all biological processes, including catalyzing chemical reactions, as well as synthesizing and repairing DNA. The concentration of proteins can be measured at 280nm, and this property is often used in the chemical process industry…

Lactoferrin is a protein that is extracted from raw materials such as skim milk or cheese whey. It offers multiple health benefits, such as supporting the immune system, possessing antimicrobial properties, acting as an antioxidant, and potentially anti-carcinogenic effects. It’s used in various products, including sports and clinical nutrition supplements, yogurt, and even personal care…

Ethylene glycol, a widely-used chemical in industrial applications and automotive antifreeze, poses serious health risks due to its toxicity. Even a small leak in a heat transfer system can result in product contamination, which is especially dangerous in industries like Food & Beverage. The Kemtrak Ethylene Glycol detector plays a crucial role in quality control,…

Discovered by Sir Humphry Davy in the early 1800s when he added sulfuric acid to potassium chlorate, chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is essential in various industries, from bleaching paper and textiles to water purification and disinfection. Due to its reactive nature, ClO2 is often generated on-site for safety. With a global production value of $1 billion…

Hello LinkedIn Family! Hand creams are thick white pastes that contain suspended solids which can be monitored in-line. In a production line, a probe connected to the TC007 assesses turbidity based on backscattered light (180 degrees) at 850 nm caused by suspended solids. The probe is a pH style like electrode with a standard 12…

No more salinity measurement errors with the Kemtrak salt analyzer The Kemtrak salt analyzer is a specialized instrument designed to measure salt concentration, typically sodium chloride (NaCl), in industrial processes. Testing the salinity of water is crucial for assessing water quality, as salinity indicates the amount of dissolved salts. It’s measured in parts per thousand…

#11 Weekly Application: Quinoline Yellow The term Quinoline Yellow, also known as E104, may have caught your eye while you were reading the ingredients on product labels in the grocery store. This chemical is commonly used as a colorant in cosmetic creams and in the coating of pharmaceutical pills, and it can be accurately measured…