Did you know? During the early stages of shampoo in Europe, English hair stylists boiled shaved soap in water and added herbs to give the hair shine and fragrance. Commercially made shampoo was available from the turn of the 20th century👴 Modern shampoos offer cleansing, conditioning, and some even have medicinal benefits. Evaluating these products involves various quality control tests, including turbidity measurement 🧴 Turbidity, … Continued
Read moreThe units used in turbidity measurements can be confusing… Here is a guide: NTU stands for “Nephelometric Turbidity Unit” and signifies that the instrument is measuring scattered light from the sample at a 90-degree angle from the incident light in accordance with USEPA Method 180.1 (USA). FNU stands for “Formazin Nephelometric Units” and … Continued
Read moreDiscover how the Kemtrak TC007 turbidity analyzer revolutionizes crystallization process monitoring. In this video we demonstrate the power of real-time turbidity measurement in optimizing crystallization processes. By precisely pinpointing the nucleation point, the TC007 ensures improved yields, reduced solvent consumption and enhanced batch-to-batch consistency. Through a sodium acetate crystallization, you’ll see how the TC007, paired … Continued
Read moreWhat is it? Ultrafiltration is a type of membrane filtration where pressure gradients force liquids through a semipermeable membrane. The membrane’s pores are small enough to retain macromolecules like proteins and polysaccharides, while allowing smaller molecules and solvents to pass through ⚗ How it works: · Membrane Structure: ultrafiltration membranes have pore sizes ranging from 1 … Continued
Read moreWhiskey has long been a beloved spirit, and with global sales soaring, maintaining its appeal is essential. A key factor in whiskey’s quality is its clarity—often impacted by turbidity due to factors like fatty acids, minerals, and aging processes. Consumers prefer a clear, amber appearance, so managing turbidity is crucial for distillers. The Kemtrak TC007 … Continued
Read moreEnsuring 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 … Continued
Read moreIn 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 … Continued
Read moreAt 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 … Continued
Read moreThe measurement of sulfuric acid is crucial for various industries, including the chemical, fertilizer, metal processing, semiconductor and textile industry. The concentration of sulfuric acid affects product quality, safety, stability, and process efficiency, making accurate measurements essential. Too high or too low acid concentrations can greatly jeopardize process safety and efficiency. Measuring sulfuric acid is … Continued
Read moreEthylene glycol is a colorless, odorless chemical used as a heat transfer compound in industrial applications and as antifreeze in car radiators. Ethylene glycol is toxic, affecting the central nervous system, heart and kidneys. Ingested in sufficient quantity will result in death. Ethylene glycol leaks can be detected by the addition of FDA-approved dyes such … Continued
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