#24 Weekly Application: Brilliant Blue – leak detection in heat exchangers Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic dye commonly used in various industries, including food, pharmaceutical, and chemical. It is used in heat exchanger and serves a specific technical purpose – leak detection. A water-soluble dye, it is known for its vibrant blue color. By … Continued

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Ever wondered how to ensure the quality and consistency of your petroleum products in an efficient way? 😊 The Saybolt color test is a crucial measure of the color of refined petroleum products and lubricating oils, indicating their purity and quality. ⚗️ Traditional methods of Saybolt color measurement can be time-consuming and subjective. The Kemtrak … Continued

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Optical Density (OD) is a measurement used in biotech to quantify DNA, RNA, and proteins. But what is it exactly? In simple terms, OD is the amount of light absorbed at a specific wavelength divided by the distance the light travels through the sample (optical pathlength or OPL) in centimeters. It represents the absorption you … Continued

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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

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  The 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 … Continued

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Discover 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

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What 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

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Whiskey 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

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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 … Continued

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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 … Continued

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