Kemtrak’s Belgian representative Ankersmid M&C at M+R Expo 2025 We are excited to announce that our Belgian distributor, Ankersmid, will be representing Kemtrak at the M+R Expo exhibition on March 26th and 27th, 2025. Visit our distributor’s stand to explore Kemtrak’s latest innovations and products designed to optimize and ensure the quality of your industrial processes. … Continued
Read moreLignin is a complex organic polymer found in the cell walls of plants, especially in wood and bark. It provides structural support, rigidity, and resistance to decay. The lignin content significantly impacts the strength, durability, and quality of paper products, making it a crucial component for ensuring wood’s hardness and durability. By monitoring lignin content, … Continued
Read moreThe International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis (ICUMSA) describes several methods for the colorimetric determination of filtered sugar suspensions at known concentration (Brix value). The ICUMSA color scale is a critical measure in the sugar industry, used to determine the grade and quality of sugar. It measures the yellowness of sugar, which is … Continued
Read moreWould you be concerned if your process analyzer could give you the wrong acid measurement value? The Kemtrak DCP007 is a versatile and reliable solution for measuring acids in water. With a broad measurement range of 0-100% and a high resolution of 0.05% of full scale, it ensures precise and accurate readings in absorption (AU) … Continued
Read moreThe ASTM D-1500 color scale is a critical standard in the petrochemical industry, used to determine the color of petroleum products such as lubricating oils, heating oils, diesel fuel oils and petroleum waxes. This scale is the principal quality measurement used for the purchase and sale of partially refined oils. As an oil is refined, … Continued
Read moreChromatography is a fundamental analytical technique used to separate mixtures into their individual components. It is widely used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries and crucial for various stages of drug development, production, and quality control. How chromatography works 1. The sample mixture to be separated is dissolved in a fluid (liquid or gas) called the … Continued
Read moreWe often get the question: How can I be sure to get the correct Hazen color value if calibration standards only go up to 500 PCU and my solution’s color is well above that? Well, absorbance is a function of concentration and thus correlates to color, according to Beer Lamberts law: Absorbance ≃ concentration As … Continued
Read moreDid you know that acetone has been detected in the interstellar medium (the space between stars), proving that organic molecules are present even in the vastness of space? 🌌 On Earth, high-purity acetone is essential for various applications, including pharmaceuticals and electronics. It’s also crucial in the production of total hip and knee replacements, as … Continued
Read more#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
Read moreEver 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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